Your wine trip program
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Day 1 - A romantic break in the Côte Rôtie region
- Upon your arrival in the Côte Rôtie region, you will have an appointment at the Caveau du Château in Ampuis for a guided wine tasting featuring the most renowned appellations of the Rhône Valley, through the five estates owned by the Guigal family.
- In the afternoon, head south to Condrieu for a tasting at the Domaine Boissonnet.
- At the end of the afternoon, head further south along the Rhône and leave your luggage at the four-star Domaine de Clairefontaine, a charming and characterful hotel nestled against a backdrop of three verdant hectares.
- A gourmet dinner is served at the Domaine de Clairefontaine restaurant, which has held its Michelin star since 1993 under the auspices of the head chef, Philippe Girardon – Four-course menu, excluding drinks.
- Option: Gourmet four-course dinner pairing selected dishes and wines selected by Dominique Viala, sommelier at the restaurant since 1992.
- Overnight in the four-star Domaine de Clairefontaine.
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Day 2 - On the wine trail
- Breakfast in the four-star Domaine de Clairefontaine.
- In the morning, enjoy the freedom to visit Vienne, with its rich Gallo-Roman heritage. The city is listed as one of Europe’s finest archaeological sites.
- For lunch, head for Le Bistrot de JB, a traditional restaurant in the shadow of the cathedral to discover the region’s culinary specialities (drinks not included)
Options you can add to your trip
Add some activities to your wine romance in the Rhone Valley (enter the option you want on the booking form):
Gourmet four-course dinner pairing selected dishes and wines selected by Dominique Viala, sommelier at the restaurant since 1992.
Châteaux and wine estates
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Learn more about Boissonnet Wine EstateBoissonnet Wine Estate
A family estate for 3 generations, the Boissonnet estate includes 12 hectares of Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and IGP wines...
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Learn more about Le Caveau du Château - AmpuisLe Caveau du Château
Le caveau du château is a space dedicated to wine tourism, unique in the Rhône Valley, allowing you to discover the great wines of the Rhône Valley, in particular those of Maisons Guigal & Vidal-Fleury...
Reviews...
Weekend in Condrieu and Côte Rotie
Perfect break at Domaine Clairefontaine, very pleasant stay, top wine and food pairings, beautiful house. Great tasting of côte rôtie and Condrieu in the cellar, very warm welcome. On the other hand, I didn't have lunch at the brasserie, which was included in our stay in vienne, so I have no opinion except that I would have preferred a more unusual place or a lunch in the cellar.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
A perfect weekend
Our weekend went superbly well. The accommodation, tastings and meals were perfect.
A wonderful discovery of the Rhône Valley and its grape varieties!
The only slight downside was the gourmet dinner. We took the wine and food pairing option. Except that by the time we got to the desserts, the wine was gone. The establishment told us it stopped at the main course. As this was not specified anywhere, we were a little disappointed that the food and wine pairing did not cover the entire meal. Nevertheless, our taste buds were delighted by the food.
Next weekend already booked, off to Burgundy.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
Weekend in the Côte Rôtie
Very nice stay. The visits to the wineries were very interesting. The hotel was beautiful, the dinner excellent and the staff very professional. The tour of Vienna and lunch at the brewery were very nice. Thank you Vinotrip.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Parenthèse enchantée
Superb stay. Everything was perfect, the tastings were enriching and interesting.
The meal and overnight stay at the Clairefontaine estate were pure bliss.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Romantic weekend on the Côte Roti
Super hotel, excellent dinner.
Cellar tour very good.
Would recommend.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Very well thought-out
This romantic weekend was perfect! Both tastings were excellent ( with extremely cordial and pleasant people ) and the dinner and hotel were perfect! Thank you so much!
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Superb weekend
A very pleasant stay. Surprising visit to the Guigal wine museum. Very nice meeting with Mr Boissonnet, a passionate winegrower with whom we spent most of the afternoon. The overnight stay and dinner at Domaine de Clairefontaine were magical. A beautiful place, warmly welcomed by all the staff. Excellent dinner, of course, with a Michelin star... Thank you for a wonderful time. We would have liked to have stayed an extra night... A good idea to consider as an option...
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
A stay on the côte rôtie
Great stay, we enjoyed our whole weekend and will be going back with Vinotrip very soon.
The meal at Domaine de Clairefontaine was sumptuous, thanks in particular to the sommelier who kept the dinner moving. On the first day, the wineries we visited were very attentive and answered all our questions. On the second day, we went for a hike in the vineyards, which was both sporty and scenic. The restaurant at lunchtime was also very enjoyable. We have nothing to complain about.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Top
Top stay, to be repeated in other regions.
Everything was perfect
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
WELL-ORGANIZED STAY
We were delighted with our Vinotrip. The kindness and hospitality of the two wineries and the perfect gourmet restaurant. Thank you
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
Almost perfect
The first day was great, we loved it, but we didn't enjoy the next day in Vienna so much, the city isn't pretty, there's nothing to see except maybe the cathedral, and even less on Sundays when everything's closed.
But apart from that, we'll be staying with Vinotrip again without any problem, and I'd be delighted to recommend it.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
Incredible stay
Excellent wine tastings at two incredible estates.
The accommodation and gourmet dinner were just fantastic.
Likewise the next day in Vienna.
What's more, all the service providers were exceptionally kind.
I recommend 1000%.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Very nice stay
Tastings of prestigious vintages, refined accommodation and two gourmet meals. Not forgetting the discovery of Vienna and Gallo-Roman Vienna. Many thanks to the family for this wonderful gift.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
Very pleasant stay
Very pleasant stay. Top-notch service.
Accommodation and catering were of a very high standard.
Friendly and very interesting winemakers.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Beautiful moments for two
Despite the cold and grey weather at the end of November, which prevented us from enjoying the landscapes, the hillsides and the vineyards, the 2 of us are delighted with our stay.
The tasting at Guigal's Chateau du Caveau was a tad impersonal and a little stuffy, but Martin the sommelier is really top-notch, natural, simple, warm and so competent and passionate, it's worth the detour to meet him. Tasting of entry-level wines, therefore a little disappointing and rather expensive. The highlight of the tasting was the Domaine Boissonnet, where we visited with the owner, got explanations, went back over the history of the family home, and tasted excellent wines in a warm atmosphere.
As for Domaine Clairefontaine, it's an excellent place to dine and a really pleasant hotel, in a green, calm and warm setting!
Lunch at the Beau Rivage offers a very pleasant view of the Rhone, also a good table.
A little discovery not included in your stay: stop off at Bateau Emile for a very nice lunch (right next to Domaine Boissonet).
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
An excellent stay!
We would like to thank our children for giving us this opportunity. We tasted at the GUIGUAL estate, where we were delighted by the location, the welcome, the tastings and the museum.... Then we had the pleasure of meeting Monsieur BOISSONNET, who shared his love of the vine with us. He didn't hesitate to introduce us to 7 different wines and show us around his estate. Thanks to him for his welcome, his attentiveness, his kindness and for having given us a very rewarding vinotrip.
Thanks to all
For the Clairefontaine estate, I agree with one of your customers for the 3* rather than the 4*.
but it was still an excellent stay
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Very nice discovery
We were delighted with our stay: both tastings were carried out with the utmost professionalism by people who are passionate about their work, and who were able to pass on their values to us. The stay at the Clairefontaine estate exceeded our expectations: an exquisite dinner and a particularly pleasant setting. The 2nd day's program had to be modified following the cancellation of the restaurant in Vienne, but we didn't lose out by having lunch on the banks of the Rhône in Condrieu. An excellent souvenir.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
JLM/LYN
Very nice stay thanks to Vinotrip, domaine Stéphane Montez with an exceptional setting and quality wine, followed by the typical and authentic domaine Boissonet! A great visit and an excellent wine tasting. To round off this wonderful day: Domaine Clairefontaine, a magnificent, bucolic setting, a meal that exceeded our expectations with an excellent food and wine pairing. Finally, a small restaurant with a warm welcome and superb cuisine. In a word, a perfect stay.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
Weekend
Very nice discovery thanks to Vinotrip, domaine Stéphane Montez with an exceptional setting and quality wine, followed by the typical and authentic domaine Boissonet! A great visit and an excellent tasting. To round off this wonderful day
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 5/5)
CÔTE ROTIE STAY
Very pleasant stay, visit to Domaine Niero a little quick as there weren't many wines to taste. On the other hand, we had a great time at Domaine Boissonet, where the owner offered us a wonderful tasting session and shared with us his love of his profession. We also had a wonderful time at Domaine de Clairefontaine. We finished with a very good meal at JB's in Vienne, where we were warmly welcomed.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
cote rotie stay
Superb stay on April 13 and 14, 2018 . A little disappointed by Domaine Niero because no visit (20 minutes) on the other hand beautiful visit to Domaine Boissonnet with a superb welcome and explanations on wine and the family home. Good tastings at both estates. As for Domaine Clairefontaine, we were delighted with the welcome, the meal and the room. We ended our Saturday lunch at JB's little RESTO in Vienne, and again we weren't at all disappointed by the welcome and the meal, which was superbly presented and, of course, extremely good and tasty.
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
stay in côte rotie
Our stay on March 17 and 18, 2018 was super. the Niero and Boissonnet estates are very different but nice to see, very nice tastings in the 2 estates. As for the service at Domaine Clairefontaine, it was just magnificent, hotel, chef's meal and service too!
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)
Côte Rôtie wine romance
Very pleasant stay with a nice visit to the Montez estate. Welcomed by the owner directly, which is much appreciated)
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)

A stay on the côte rôtie
We added a day to visit old Lyon to start with...magnificent!
The visit and the côte rôtie tasting were very pleasant, although the estate was not the one we had initially planned... Gastronomic dinner at Clairefontaine was perfect, and to finish off, a visit to Vienna and lunch at the ice cream shop were very good. I would recommend
(Rhone Valley romantic weekend - Note : 4/5)