Champ Renard, a Beaujolais château built in the 13th century, is also a winery that produces wines with great aromatic richness using sustainable methods.
Fabienne Vilain and Denis Garnier, along with their team, welcome you year-round for a comprehensive tour of their Beaujolais winery and a private tasting of the château’s wines: Gamay, Chardonnay, and Gamaret.
Discover the château’s grounds and its history, its vineyards, and the secrets of winemaking in our cellar, all while enjoying a breathtaking view of this former fortified house and its 1.6-hectare park, both of which have been completely renovated.
To cater to every taste, we offer a variety of themed tours and tastings: chocolate and wine pairings, wine and cheese tastings, wine-tasting workshops…
Set out to explore the Beaujolais region by treating yourself to a day of culinary delights filled with history and new discoveries!
Located in Blacé in the heart of the Beaujolais region, just a few minutes from Villefranche-sur-Saône, Château de Champ Renard is surrounded by 7.5 hectares of vineyards facing south and southeast, planted on siliceous and granitic soils, as well as clay-limestone soils, which give our wines their distinctive character.
Owners of the château since 2014 and passionate about their work as winemakers, Fabienne Vilain and Denis Garnier have decided to carry on the tradition of their Beaujolais estate, which has been producing wine since 1765. In 2020, Champ Renard produced more than 20,000 bottles, sold primarily at the winery and online.
“Committed to both the quality of our wines and the environment, we apply the principles of sustainable viticulture in our Beaujolais vineyard and prioritize a winemaking process that is as natural as possible. Our estate is currently in the process of converting to organic farming. We also hold Terra Vitis and HVE3 certifications, which guarantee the protection of natural resources, respect for biodiversity, and the health of our customers and employees.”
The grapes are harvested by hand when ripe, and the winemaking process is carried out without chaptalization or added sulfites, in concrete and stainless steel tanks or oak barrels. Some vintages are very lightly sulfited at bottling. All of our wines are also certified vegan.
Would you like to discover the Beaujolais wines in a whole new light and meet our winemakers while immersing yourself in the history of an exceptional estate that adheres to the principles of sustainable viticulture?
The Champ Renard Beaujolais winery offers severalwine tourism packages, including tours of its Beaujolais cellar. This is your chance to discover the secrets of winemaking and enjoy a guided tour of the château, which blends medieval, neo-Gothic, and contemporary architectural styles.
Step back in time and explore 8 centuries of history with our exceptional private tour: from the ancient vaulted Guard Room with its oak barrels to the Courtroom, via our sumptuous English-style park and its charming rockery bridge—you’ll discover all the castle’s secrets.
You will then take a tour of the vineyard to learn about grape growing, before heading to the winery, where you will discover the winemaking process step by step.
The tour will conclude with a tasting of our Beaujolais wines. Depending on the tour you choose (cheese and wine pairing, wine and chocolate pairing, or gourmet walking tour), the tour may be accompanied by homemade gourmet bites, local cheeses, or a picnic basket filled with regional specialties.
Would you like to learn the basics of wine tasting or test your knowledge with friends or during a seminar? Check out our introductory wine tasting workshop or opt for a Vino Challenge evening!
