Behind the Scenes, News & Guides

The Chai Saint Olive blog shares content about wine, local winemaking, and experiences at the winery.

Lieu privatisable Lyon Chai Saint Olive
  • by Team Communication

Private Event Venue in Lyon: What Venue to Choose for Your Event?

When looking for a private event venue in Lyon, there are three key factors to consider: location, capacity, and available services. Chai Saint Olive ticks all these boxes with a fully private 150 m² event space, accommodating up to 80...

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Séminaire team building d'entreprise à Lyon
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

Seminar in Lyon: Unique Venue, Wine Tasting and Private Hire

Organizing a corporate seminar in an unusual venue in Lyon often comes down to the same question: where can you find a venue that combines practical logistics, the right capacity… and a memorable experience? Chai Saint Olive offers just that:...

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Flexikeg au Wine Truck du Chai
  • by Team Communication

Wine in Flexible Kegs: Flexikeg, Wine on Tap Without the Constraints

For bars, cafés, hotels, and restaurants, serving wine on tap requires a solution that is simple, reliable, and easy to integrate into day-to-day operations. With this in mind, Chai Saint Olive now uses wine in flexible kegs: a practical alternative...

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Salle de séminaire à Lyon au Chai Saint Olive
  • by Team Communication

Organize Your Wine Seminar or Team Building Event in Lyon

Organizing a corporate seminar in Lyon starts with finding a venue that combines convenience, character, and tailored services. Chai Saint Olive, Lyon’s first urban winery, meets these requirements with a flexible city-center venue, bespoke wine activities, a mobile wine truck,...

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Collecte bouchons recherche cancer
  • by Team Communication

Cork Collection for Cancer Research

Together, let's fight cancer, together let's recycle our bottle caps.

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Marie Ody, maîtresse de chai au Chai Saint Olive, Lyon
  • by Team Communication

Indigenous Yeasts: Authenticity and Control in Winemaking

Indigenous yeasts give wine a distinctive local character. They offer aromatic potential and authenticity, but require strict control throughout the winemaking process. Here is a practical guide to when to use them, how to manage them, and a concrete protocol...

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cuvée collector chai saint olive 2025
  • by Team Communication

5 Years of Urban Winemaking in Lyon for the Chai Saint Olive

Chai Saint Olive celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2025 in Lyon and unveils a limited edition anniversary vintage: a fine blend of Marsanne, Viognier and Chardonnay.

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viognier 812 medaille or chai urbain
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

International Wine Competition: Viognier 812 Wins Gold in Lyon

Discover why the Viognier 812 wine from Chai Saint Olive won a Gold Medal at the prestigious Lyon International Competition 2025.

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activité atelier assemblage vin chai saint olive
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

Wine Blending in Lyon: Create Your Own Cuvée

Enjoy a unique experience with the workshop: "Assemble your cuvée", in an atypical location in the heart of Lyon, the Chai Saint Olive.

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chai saint olive dégustation lyon
  • by Team Communication

Wine Gift Idea in Lyon: Discover the Chai Saint Olive Experience

The tour & tasting workshop, an experience in the heart of Lyon.

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groupe atelier assemblage chai saint olive
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

Stag Do & Hen Party in Lyon: Enjoy a Unique Wine Experience

Offer an unusual stag/hen party in Lyon: wine tasting & blending workshop at the urban winery Chai Saint Olive.

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activités lyon insolite
  • by Team Communication

The Best Things to Do in Lyon: From Cultural to Unusual

Discover the best activities to do in Lyon: from the unusual to the cultural, including original activities to do when it rains.

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Rosé Gamay Chai Saint Olive Cocktail
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

Flower Rosé: Try this Summer Wine Cocktail

Discover the Flower Rosé, a summer cocktail made with Gamay rosé from Chai Saint Olive, tonic, hibiscus syrup and raspberry: a floral explosion!

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bouteilles chai saint olive etiquette personnalisée
  • by Team Communication

Personalized Labels for Wine Bottles

Personalized wine labels are essential!

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Lieux atypiques pour Événements  à Lyon
  • by Team Communication

Unique Venues for Events in Lyon

Choose a unique and unusual venue for your professional events.

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amphore en terre cuite dans chai urbain
  • by Team Communication

Urban Winemaking in Amphora

A terracotta amphora makes its way to the urban winery Chai Saint Olive: a thousand-year-old tradition, natural balance and artisanal winemaking.

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chardonnay 812 médaille chai urbain
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

Gold Medal BEST VALUE SELECTION 2024: Chardonnay Cuvée 812

Discover why the Chardonnay 812 wine from Chai Saint Olive won a Gold Medal Best Value Selection 2024.

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Chai urbain Chai Saint Olive Lyon
  • by Team Communication

Urban Winery: How Is Wine Produced in the City?

Techniques for producing wine in an urban winery.

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trabulle chai saint olive pétillant naturel
  • by Team Communication

Natural Wine Sparkling from Lyon

The trabulle, the pet'nat of Chai Saint Olive.

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chai saint olive dégustation lyon
  • by Team Communication

Everything You Need to Know About Wine Tasting in Lyon

Discover the Chai Saint Olive tour & tasting workshop, a unique oenological experience.

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rosé chai saint olive vin
  • by Team Communication

Everything You Need to Know About Rosé Wine: Complete Guide

Discover how the rosé from Chai Saint Olive is made.

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découverte chai saint olive astro vin
  • by Team Communication

Which wine to choose according to your astrological sign?

Discover your astrological/wine pairing from Chai Saint Olive

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vins lyon chai urbain
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

French Wines: Definition, Characteristics and Tasting in Lyon

Les vins de France, une catégorie de vin plutôt récente, devenue créative, accessible et ambitieuse. 

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Raisins bio
  • by Team Communication

Organic Wine: Definition, Winemaking and Tasting in Lyon

Discover what distinguishes organic wine: natural methods, gentle winemaking and respect for the terroir at Chai Saint Olive.

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Premier chai urbain de Lyon : Chai Saint Olive
  • by Stéphanie Saint Olive

Winemaking in the City: How Is Wine Made in an Urban Winery?

Explore the winemaking process of red and white wine at Chai Saint Olive in Lyon: tradition, innovation and know-how.

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cuvée 812 chai saint olive
  • by Team Communication

Cuvée 812: Local Wines Produced in Lyon by Chai Saint Olive

Discover the wines from the 812 vintage of Chai Saint Olive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Wine Blog

What can you find on the Chai Saint Olive blog?

You’ll find articles about wine tasting in Lyon, wine workshops, corporate events at a unique venue, and the latest wine news.

Does the blog only cover your wines?

No. Of course, we share behind-the-scenes insights into urban winemaking, wine tasting, and the world of wine, but we also cover event planning.

Who is this blog for?

For anyone who loves wine, wants to discover our urban winery, or is looking for a wine experience, workshop, or unique event venue in Lyon.

How often do you publish new blog posts?

We publish new articles based on our latest news, key events, and what’s new at the winery. To stay up to date with the latest news from Chai Saint Olive, simply sign up for our newsletter here.

How can I tell if an article is about a workshop or an upcoming event?

Each article clearly states its topic. If you’d like to book a workshop or organize an event, you can contact us directly via the Chai Saint Olive Contact page here.