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The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais

Wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais can be experienced all year, but probably the best time to fully experience everything the wineries have to offer is autumn. If you get to wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais during the harvesting season you might get the possibility to witness the process that leads to the start of a new wine production.
Plus, due to the warmer weather of Mâconnais, compared to the rest of Burgundy, harvest starts a bit earlier so you can experience it here and then move to Chablis to spot the differences!

How to reach wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais?

You can reach wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais through driving on the A6 motorway. If you follow the directions towards Mâcon or Tournus and you won’t miss any experience in Mâconnais!

What to taste in Mâconnais?

At wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais you can't miss a nice glass of Chardonnay. Covering almost entirely the wine production in this appellation, Chardonnay from Mâconnais is a pale-yellowish wine with a pretty complex bouquet. The primary aromas are those of ripe fruit, especially apple, apricot, peach and pear but what really makes Chardonnay from Mâconnais unique are the hints of cheese.

What is a typical wine tasting and tour in Mâconnais like?

A typical wine tasting and tour in Mâconnais consists of a guided tour through the winery estate, the vineyards and all the places where the magic happens, such as the cellar and the barrel room.
Of course the main moment of every experience is the wine tastings where wines are served paired with local cruditées and tasty food.

Places to visit in Mâconnais

In between wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais, here's a brief guide on what to visit:

  • Mâcon, the biggest city in southern Burgundy and a lovely city on the Saône River.

  • Tournus, located north of Mâcon on the left bank of the Saône River, this town is famous of the church of St. Philip, designed in Burgundian Romanic Style.

Which places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais for families with kids?

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Which places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais for groups?

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Plan the perfect wine tasting in Mâconnais

There are endless possibilities for customisable wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais; we are here to help you choose! At WineTourism.com, we provide a window into the wineries and vineyards of local producers in Mâconnais.

Several alluring wine tasting experiences are available throughout the wine region for you to discover. Our map of wine tastings and tours in Mâconnais will help to guide you to the exact location of each wine experience. We hope you will get a glimpse into the beautiful world of wine, and experience reputable wine tasting tours in Mâconnais.

What travellers says about Mâconnais Wine Tours

Jane
Jane June 4, 2023
Fabulous people, wine, food and service Our guide was wonderful! The tour, tasting and lunch was great value. Highly recommend, would do again

Read more about Mâconnais

Get more information about Mâconnais wine subregion located in Burgundy, France. Explore other nearby subregions, like Mâcon and Saint-Amour to discover tips and suggestions for your next trip.

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