Château de La Chaize in Gala: A Wine Experience in the Heart of Beaujolais Château de La Chaize in Gala: A Wine Experience in the Heart of Beaujolais

In its Summer Wine Special, published in June, the weekly magazine Gala features a special report on wine tourism, selecting 14 destinations across France where wine is as much about discovery as it is about tasting. Among them is Château de La Chaize, a historic wine estate located in Odenas, in the heart of Beaujolais.

The selection takes readers on a journey through some of France’s great wine regions.

Gala travels to the Bergerac region with Maison Wessman, to Bordeaux with Maison Cardinale, and to Provence with Château de Berne, Domaine de la Bégude and Château d’Estoublon. In the heart of Beaujolais, Château de La Chaize is featured among these destinations for the richness of its wine tourism experiences.

Wine tourism is about much more than tasting alone. It offers an opportunity to discover a terroir through its wines, but also through its landscapes, history, architecture and the expertise of the people who bring it to life.

Visiting a wine estate can mean exploring the vineyards, discovering winemaking techniques, taking a wine cellar tour, meeting the estate’s team, or extending the experience through gastronomy and local heritage.

This is precisely the approach offered by Château de La Chaize: turning the discovery of wine into a complete experience, at one of Beaujolais’ great historic estates.

For visitors looking for a wine tasting near Lyon, the estate’s proximity to the city makes it the perfect destination for a day or weekend escape into the Beaujolais vineyards.

Just a short drive from Lyon, leave the city behind and discover the vineyard landscapes surrounding Château de La Chaize.

Château de La Chaize, “A Secret Garden in Beaujolais” according to Gala

Gala highlights the exceptional character of the estate, listed as a Historic Monument, with its gardens, vineyards and two wineries: the historic winery and the new underground, green-roofed winery, described by the magazine as “eco-revolutionary.”

The magazine also focuses on the wide range of experiences offered at the estate, from wine discovery and gastronomic experiences to exclusive moments in the historic setting of La Chaize: “brunch in the garden courtyard (from 4 guests), lunch in the dining room (6 to 12 guests), or Faste du Grand Siècle, a full-day immersive experience featuring a gourmet meal and music (from 6 guests).”

This recognition highlights what makes the estate so unique: here, wine tasting in Beaujolais is part of a broader discovery of a remarkable place, its history and its terroir.

Less than an hour from Lyon, Château de La Chaize is an ideal destination for those looking for a unique wine tasting experience in Beaujolais, combining heritage, vineyards, gastronomy and the French art of living.