June 1-2, 2024: Open House at Château de Corcelles!
Looking for a family outing idea in Beaujolais that is exciting, delicious, and friendly? Look no further: join us on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, 2024, for the open house at Château de Corcelles, less than 40 minutes from Lyon and 30 minutes from Mâcon. Visit our estate, taste wine, explore the artisans and local producers’ market, enjoy fun activities… there will be something for everyone, parents and children alike! Here’s a sneak peek of our detailed program for this flavorful event…
Exclusive tours of our Beaujolais château
On the eve of summer, there’s nothing like a break in nature, amidst the Beaujolais vineyards! That’s precisely where Château de Corcelles is nestled. From our wooded park, which you will have free access to on June 1-2, 2024, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Beaujolais mountains, the Saône plain, and even Mont Blanc when the sky is clear…
Listed as a Historical Monument, Château de Corcelles is also a wonderful place for lovers of old stones: behind its medieval silhouette, there are no less than nine centuries of history to discover during your visit to Beaujolais. And, of course, this setting is where our elegant vintages are born, year after year…
To allow you to explore all the facets of our château during this open house weekend, we offer two exceptional guided tours:
Tour of the château’s winery and tasting of old vintages (1 hour). Departure: 10:30 am & 11:30 am on Saturday & Sunday. Free / Maximum 20 people
Tour of the château’s first floor and roof structure (1 hour). Departure: 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm on Saturday / 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm on Sunday. €5/person – Maximum 30 people
Each tour is only available by reservation (04 74 66 00 24 / rf.sellecroceduaetahc@tcatnoc).
Tastings of our Beaujolais wines and other delights to savor
For this essential outing in Beaujolais, our bottles will naturally be featured! Thanks to the beautiful mosaic of terroirs of Château de Corcelles, spread over 80 hectares of vineyards, we produce elegant and fruity cuvées, certified Terras Vitis and HVE.
We will offer you tastings of our bottles from different Beaujolais appellations: exceptional single-vineyard wines, red wines in AOC Morgon, AOC Fleurie, AOC Brouilly, AOC Beaujolais Villages, as well as white and rosé wines in AOC Beaujolais!
To satisfy both your stomachs and your taste buds, you can also count on delicious dishes! At lunchtime, enjoy generous homemade burgers and grilled meats from the food truck Le Ventre Plein. For afternoon snacks, La Cuisine de Fred will delight you with chocolates, jams, and sweet crepes made with passion…
A market of Beaujolais producers and activities for the whole family
As for entertainment, the open house at Château de Corcelles will showcase the various skills of our dear Beaujolais region. Throughout our local producers’ market, you’ll find artisanal products as good as they are beautiful: beers from Brasserie Kachmar (Anse), goat cheeses from La Bergerie des Chênes (Chénelette), handcrafted cosmetics from Savonnerie des Clochettes, saffron from La Perle du Beaujolais (Jullié), eco-friendly wooden jewelry from Marie Wood (Chamelet), products from Ferme de Montgoury, lighting and wooden objects from Les Imparfaites Lumineuses (Lyon), pottery and ceramics by Adeline Fedry, black garlic from Beaujol’Ail, honey and candles from Rucher du Marcel (Odénas), artisanal products from Chanvrières du Beaujolais (Monsols), Beaujolais textile creations from L’Eau de Coton, and soaps from Passe Moi 1 Savon (Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux), cosmetics from Savonnerie Ritz.
But that’s not all! There will be activities for all ages:
- Giant wooden games
- In the afternoon, for children: drawing contest (€2) & carriage ride (€2.50)
In short, fun and recreational activities in Beaujolais!
Mark your Beaujolais calendar: Château de Corcelles open house at a glance
Hours: Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm
Admission: free entry and wine tasting from Château de Corcelles
Tours: limited places, reservation required (04 74 66 00 24 / rf.sellecroceduaetahc@tcatnoc)
Address: Château de Corcelles, 2330 route de Villié-Morgon – 69220 Corcelles-en-Beaujolais
We look forward to sharing this weekend full of good cheer and discoveries with you!
