Celia & David Large

Nous avions réservé la formule visite des vignes et dégustation pour 8 personnes à l'occasion d'un anniversaire de mariage. Celia s'est adaptée aux gouts de chacun: durée de la promenade, avec ou sans alcool, des activités (et boissons !) pour enfant, des discussions plus poussées sur les méthodes de vinifications... L'accueil de ce couple de jeunes vignerons et la découverte de leurs pratiques viticoles vertueuses nous a tous ravis, grands comme petits. Que vous soyez en famille, entre amis, novices ou passionnés, locaux ou de passage, vous adorerez l'expérience : discuter des méthodes d'eco-pâturage avec de mignons petits cochons, de l'importance des variétés des sols de la région, et de leur passion pour la pop-culture, et découvrir une collection de millésimes inspirés par des films cultes. Notre conseil: laissez vous guider par Celia et David et venez découvrir autrement le cadre magnifique des collines du beaujolais.

Fantastic tour of a beautiful - at times rugged - vineyard on the borders of Beaujolais and Beaujolais village. Celia is a superb, personable and humerus host. The wines are delicious and fantastic examples of the terroir and vintages. Would recommend to anyone interested in the future of what Beaujolais has to offer. And with David and Celia at the helm the future is bright.

Une vraie découverte. Authenticité, générosité et caractère, à faire et à refaire. Un accueil tout en simplicité, Célia et David nous font découvrir un beaujolais d'exception. Merci à eux !

We had such a wonderful experience at this wine tasting. Célia was extremely welcoming and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable even with our 2 children in tow (2 & 5 years old). Her storytelling really brought the history and character of Beaujolais to life & helped us gain a deeper appreciation not only for the wines (which were lovely!) but also for the passion, heritage and dedication involved in this craft. A perfect balance of warmth, knowledge and hospitality. Highly recommend!

We wanted something a little different to start our wine tour of the Rhine valley and these guys certainly delivered that. A great fun and informative tour with superb wines ranking far higher than we anticipated for the money. If you’re in the region and looking for some fun visit Celia and David for sure.

This was one of the best visits I've been on. Celia was a fantastic host who gave a personal tour of the estate, we came away with a real appreciation for what they are trying to achieve with their wines. The range of wines is extensive and Celia was really helpful in guiding us in which wines we should try. We all thought all of the wines were super tasty and had an excellent QPR. We ended up taking 3 cases home so that pretty much says it all. The surroundings of the estate are picturesque and if you need some lunch after a visit, the Moroccan bistro down the hill is recommended. In short this is a must visit.

On a réservé une visite des vignes et dégustation la veille, et nous avons été très bien accueilli par Célia. La visite était intéressante, conviviale et authentique. La dégustation était aussi très agréable. Nous avons apprécié découvrir les différents vins et ce qui fait leur particularité.

There are generally two types of wine tour experiences - the first is highly impersonal and makes you feel like you are just another piece on the assembly line. The second gives you an intimate, heartfelt and authentic glimpse into not only the process but also the story of the winemakers themselves. This was the later. Celia, with her witty and charming approach, walked us through the fields as she spoke about her and David's life in the wine business and David's family before as well. She spoke about the terroir, the grapes and the history in a way that was interesting but also accessible. As millennials ourselves, their story about navigating France's wine business resonated with us. What's more - the wines are excellent and are worth bringing home as we did. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for wine tours in Beaujolais.

Our family of 6 (including myself, my wife and our 4 kids ages 15-22) did the 2 hour tour and tasting with Celia today. It was an amazing experience! Her kindness, hospitality and passion for the area, the wine and their family’s wine making was evident from start to finish. She took time to answer all of our questions and showed us 2 different plots, both old and new vines. We met their new “helpers”, their group of pigs to help them maintain their organic status while still keeping the grasses under control. After that, we got to taste 4 very different wines and left with 2 of them to take home (we would have bought more, but wasn’t sure how many we could safely transport back to the US). ☺️ I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a personalized experience and some amazing memories.

Thank you for the pleasant trip! We quite enjoyed listening the story of apelacion and were quite impressed with the tastes of wine.