Savor Fine Contemporary Wines in the Heart of Beaujolais

Château de l’Éclair, Charming Winery Built in 19th Century

Château de l’Éclair is located right in the heart of the beautiful wine region Beaujolais. In 1837, the estate was run by the Guinon Family unil 1891 when it was passed down to Victor Vermorel. Vermorel bought the castle and replanted the land with vines. Nowadays, the estate is in the possession of winemaker, Michaël Larras, who runs Château de l’Éclair and its production with success.

Geaographical Characteristics of the Winery

The vineyards of Château de l’Éclair spread over various towns in the Beaujolais region such as Porte des Pierres Dorées, Jarnioux, Rivolet, Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Chénas. The vast diversity of soils throughout the region help in the production of high quality Beaujoalis wines. The estate covers an area of 20 hectares where grapes such as Gamay, Chardonnay, and Gamaret are grown. Château de l’Éclair produces world-class wines throughout several subappellations in Beaujolais.

Wine Toura and Tastings at Château de l’Éclair

We encuarge a visit to not onlt th region of Beaujolais but the estate of Château de l’Éclair. Here you can experience a guided tour of the estate where you will explore their cellars and vineyards. Château de l’Éclair gives you an excellent opportunity to know all the stages of their wine production and taste their wines sitting in their beautiful tasting room. Take a group tour of the vineyard or visit individually. Be sure to book your visit in advance for your convenience.

Our Experiences

Location

905 rue du Chateau de l'Eclair - Liergues Porte des Pierres Dorées 69400 France

Spoken Languages:

Services / Facilities

Visiting Hours:

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed

Wine types:

  • Red Wine
  • White Wine
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Sweet Wine

Grape varieties:

Gamay, Chardonnay, Gamaret, Muscat

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Frequently Asked Questions about Château de l’Eclair

Where is Château de l’Eclair located?

Château de l’Eclair is located in Beaujolais Villages, France

What type of wines does Château de l’Eclair produce?

Château de l’Eclair produces Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Château de l’Eclair?

At Château de l’Eclair, they cultivate Gamay, Chardonnay, Gamaret, Muscat.

What languages do they speak at the Château de l’Eclair?

At Château de l’Eclair they speak English, French.

Do they produce organic wines at Château de l’Eclair?

No, Château de l’Eclair is not an organic wine producer.

Reviews (2)

Perfekt
Klaus Christine
Wine tasting and tour at Château de l’Éclair

Perfekt

Reviewed on April 18, 2024

Perfekt

Tolles tastiing mit sehr viel Informationen. Empfehlenswert. (Great tasting with a lot of information. Recommended.)

A wine tasting experience
Andrea
Wine tasting and tour at Château de l’Éclair

A wine tasting experience

Reviewed on October 2, 2023

A wine tasting experience

It was very enjoyable and learnt a lot about the area and its history. The wine was good too!