Giving a gift is about more than just an object. If you’re looking for a wine gift idea in Lyon, Chai Saint Olive, Lyon’s first urban winery, offers a wine tasting workshop in its urban winery, including a tour of the winery and a guided tasting of its wines produced on site. It’s an easy gift to give, valid for 1 year, and ideal for an experience to enjoy alone, as a couple, with family, friends or colleagues.
Why give a wine experience in Lyon as a gift?
A wine-related gift works well when it combines discovery, enjoyment and flexibility. Chai Saint Olive brings together three simple advantages: an unusual venue in the city center, a 1.5-hour wine tasting workshop featuring 4 wines, and a gift voucher available digitally, on paper or for collection at the winery. The experience takes place in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement. The Chai offers experiences to share with others, as well as a gift card for a special surprise.
What happens during the wine tasting workshop at Chai Saint Olive?
The workshop begins with a tour of Chai Saint Olive’s winery and barrel cellar, where the Cuvée 480 (stainless steel tanks) and Cuvée 812 (oak barrels) wines are made and aged.
There, you’ll learn all about how the project began, the concept of an urban winery—a place where wine is produced in the city—how it operates, its partner winegrowers and its wines produced in Lyon.
During the winery tour, you’ll discover the wine storage, bottling and bottle-labeling areas, as well as the barrel cellar, where the oak barrels are stored. These barrels are essential for aging the Cuvée 812 wines for several months and enhancing their quality. A warm, intimate, woody atmosphere is guaranteed.
The grapes used for these varieties come from partner winegrowers located within 80 km of Chai Saint Olive.
Together with the team, you’ll taste French wines bearing the “Made in Lyon” label, passionately produced according to traditional winemaking practices, and you’ll learn everything you need to know about tasting wine like a professional.
Who is this gift idea suitable for?
This wine gift idea in Lyon is suitable for a wide range of people: beginners, wine enthusiasts, curious minds, couples, groups of friends or colleagues. Chai Saint Olive states that its workshops are designed for all levels and can also be given as a gift for a birthday or special occasion.
The experience is also ideal if you’re looking for a gift for an outing for two or an activity to enjoy together. The idea remains the same: give someone a memorable experience centered around wine in an unusual venue, rather than simply giving them an object.
How do you book this wine gift experience in Lyon?
Bookings can be made through the online shop. You can also visit Chai Saint Olive at 34 rue Malesherbes, 69006 Lyon, or contact the team on +33 4 78 13 34 27.
Frequently asked questions about wine gift ideas
Can the workshop be given as a gift?
Yes. Chai Saint Olive offers a gift card valid for 1 year, which can be used for workshops and bottles available for purchase on the website.
How long does the wine tasting workshop last?
The wine tasting workshop lasts 1.5 hours.
Can the workshop be booked privately?
Yes, private bookings are available for groups of 10 or more.
How much does the Chai Saint Olive gift card cost?
Gift cards start at €25. Amounts of €50, €80 and €100 are also available.
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