Established in 2003, and spread over an area of 10 ha, the Vineyard of Chenoy is a new age winery which grows resistant varieties that are more suited to the climate of Belgium and can be used to produce better quality wines. Their wines are characteristically light in alcohol content, easily digestible and emphasis is put on preserving the taste of the fruit. Two of their wines have even won distinctions at the AWC Vienna, 2011.

The owners of Chenoy are also generous hosts who love to show off their prized wines. Here is a heartfelt review of their hospitality:

Two months ago, I read an article review in the Soir magazine about the Chenoy Vineyard in Belgium. It is situated on the highway before Namur. I wrote to them to ask if we could visit the domain and if they would allow us to pick up some red vine leaves to use for cooking. I got a welcoming, friendly letter inviting us to visit, have a tour, to taste the different wines and champagne that they produce, and of course we were welcome to pick all the vine leaves that we needed.

 (Source: The Chenoy Vineyard)

Location: Domaine du Chenoy, Street Chenoy, 1b Emines,Wallonia

Phone : +32 (0) 81 74 67 42  , +32 (0) 495 54 57 44      

Details:

 (Source: Guide Site | mygola)

A south facing hillside, 4 different varieties of red wines, a lovely stream flowing down the foothills...what more can a wine lover want? Domaine du Ry d'Argent is five hectares of greenery and history. Three of their wines - the Le blanc - Solaris, Le rouge “La Ronce” and the Le rouge “La Rivière”have received rave reviews from the maître sommelier Philippe Berger, and all their wine varieties are certified by the  A.O.C.

Here is an excerpt from the review by Berger:

(Source: Guide Site | mygola)

And a video on the winery:

Phone  : +32 (0)81.56.65.45

Details:

 (Source: Guide Site | mygola)

The Rochaix family has owned this estate for nearly 200 years now, and needless to say they are masters of their chosen art of wine making. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the village of Peissy in the Satigny region, Domaine les Perrieres is one of Geneva's best vineyards. The wine list includes favourites such as Pinot Banc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Savignon but you can also find some local varieties. 

Here is an amateur sommelier's review of the domaine's wines:

We tried several wines of which we bought three (see separate blog posts). Of the others, my impressions were : Chasselas : Fruity glugger, Mark : C Aligote : Almonds, very dry yet fruity, Mark : C Gamaret : Rustic, fruity, smooth tannins, Mark : B- Muscat : Sweet, fruity, cutting acidity on a long finish

 (Source: WINE IN SWEDEN)

Location: 54, Rte de Peissy - Peissy 1242

Phone: +41 (0) 22 753-9000      

Fax: +41 (0) 22 753-9009

email: info @ lesperrieres. PS

Timings: Monday - Friday: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00

Saturday: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00

Getting there: Train from Geneva to Satigny. If you call ahead, the winery owners will send a pick up.

10 hectares of sprawling vineyards, grown using environment friendly methods. Located in Piessy, Domaine des Charmes is renowed for its Griset White wine, which is a rarity and a  speciality of the domaine. They sell wines online but they love having people over for as the owners of the vineyard would say, their aim is not to 'sell a product" but to share their way of life and take pleasure in the joy of it.

Here's what owner Anne Conne has to say about her vineyard:

I often hear that winemakers 'treat' all the time and they use their vines full of chemicals ... It irritates me and saddens me even more that are sometimes friends who have an image if false in our work! It is a mixture of inaccurate ideas and lack of information ... and that's just our fault! ... Our concern for ecology is permanent! We constantly seek to be as fair as possible in our work, to intervene as little as possible in our vineyards, still less use of pesticides and ever more targeted ....

 (Source: Integrated production | Vine, ecology | Domaine des Charmes)

Location: 11, Road Crédery-Peissy,Satigny 1242

Phone: +41 (0) 22 753 22 16      

Fax. +41 (0) 22 753 18 45

Timings :

•  Wednesday to Friday: 11am to 12pm and from 17h to 18h
• Saturday from 9am to 13pm
• Also by appointment.

O Chateau’s Wine Tasting and Wine Bar located in Paris Chateau is the perfect destination for  for wine tasting. Their visitors include corporate clients and also provide wine tasting classes to the visitors. They offer several wine tasting options, which is a real enjoyment, at the same time very informative. 

O Chateau’s Wine Tasting and Wine Bar also organizes one day trip to Champagne region that includes visit to Hautvilliers (the Abbey where Pierre Perignon, currently known as Dom Perignon). Finally, visit the Gobillard cellar to taste the wines. 

The vineyards in Champagne are world famous and  visiting this place would be a real treat for the champagne lovers.

JOH_5883 (Source: star5112)

Here's a review:

If you ever want to learn a little about French wine and how to sample it, I highly recommend this experience. The staff are wonderful - knowledgeable on wine, friendly, interesting, take the time to visit with you and VERY customer oriented. All speak English. We did the French Tasting - you go in the wine cave, sit at a large old wood table, taste 1 champagne and 5 wines. Excellent!

 (Source: - TripAdvisor)

Address: 68, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris, France

Phone : +33 (0)1 44 739 780

Transport: pick and drop (from your hotel or apartment)

Duration: All day 8AM-7.30PM

Operating days: Wed and Sat

Price: 180 euros per person

For booking click here

Montmartre, a hidden vineyard is located in the heart of Paris on a steep hill ,near Basilica of Sacre-Coeur.  Interestingly, Montmarte is the sole vineyard producing a Parisian wine in Paris. Just walk along the cobblestone streets that will lead to joing of Rue des Saules and Rue Saint-Vincent .

Check out the upcoming wine events and their  prices here

Montmartre, Paris (Source: yukop)

Here's a review: 

Mention French wines and you immediately think of the famed terroirs of Bordeaux, Burgundy or Alsace. But little is often said about a Parisian wine that is produced in the heart of Montmartre.

 (Source: Clos Montmartre: The Remaining Vineyard in Paris | Gourmantic)

Address: Clos Montmartre,14-18 rue des Saules,75018, Paris

Located on the north of Lyon, Beaujolais Wine Region is one of  the best wine regions in Paris. The exotic locales of Beaujolais region is a treat for the eyes. Besides, Beaujolais wines are famous all over the world. Moreover, you get the opportunity to inspect the vineyards, you will be trained on wine tasting and the wine making process in an amicable environment. 

To top it, Kanpai Tourism offers you the best deals. They operate day tours to the Beaujolais Wine Region.They organize various tours like corporate tours, social tours. 

Beaujolais (Source: karaian)

Here's a review: 

This tour was fantastic. We were given a tour of a vineyard and winery by the winemaker and then visited a medieval (12th cent.) town. Our guide could not have been better. Having gone to school in the U.S. he is fluent in English. The Beaujolais country is beautiful. We most highly recommend this tour. It was not only most enjoyable, but also very informative.

 (Source:  - TripAdvisor)

Phone: + 33 684 521 499

Transport: pick and drop (from your hotel or apartment)

Return Lyon at 6:00pm

Price: 80 euros per person

For booking click here and tour details here

Vineyards of Rhone Valley, located between the cities of Lyon in the north and Avignon in the south is well known for red wines made from the Syrah grape.Besides, it offers a variety of wines that include;  white and secondary wines. Red wines are made with grapes like; Grenache  black,Syrah,and Mourvedre. White: Grenache white, Clairette white, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier. Secondary wines are made with grapes such as; Carignan black, Cinsault black, Counoise black, Marselan, Muscardin black, Camarèse and Vaccarèse black.

The famous wines; Chateauneuf du Pape and Cotes du Rhone are originated from this region.

Rhône Valley - Fendant (?) Vineyard (Source: roger4336)

Here's a review:

The first time I took the train through the northern Rhone valley I gazed in awe at the steep slopes of the vineyards of Hermitage, with their vineyard blocks labeled with huge signs. I went back this spring to discover an area perfect for the independent walker, the photographer, the wine connoisseur, or the gourmet.

 (Source: Rhone Valley Travel Planner - Hermitage and the Northern Rhone)

How to get to Vineyards of the Rhône Valley: Catch the the north-south TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse) line that runs from Paris via Lyon. For details click here and for train reservation here

Operating hours: Mon - Fri (9:00 - 12 :00AM and 2:00 - 5:00 PM)

For guides click here