Our addresses for an oenological stay in Puy-de-Dôme
Florian Meyer • December 11, 2023
Take advantage of your stay at Les Volcans campsite to discover the volcanic wines of Puy-de-Dôme. AOC Côte d'Auvergne, organic or natural wines... A wide range of tastings is available to you, based on ancestral and yet little-known vineyards.
Here are some addresses near the campsite for a discovery of oenology in Auvergne:
- Domaine de Lachaux,
in Vic-le-Comte (30 minutes from the campsite). Yolande and Thierry welcome you with good humor to their 6 hectare vineyard where the harvest is carried out manually. AOC red, Corent rosé... Their production is worth the detour. Visits and tastings possible by appointment, give them a call!
Information and contacts for the Lachaux area
Information and contacts for the Lachaux area
- La Tour de Pierre , Le Crest (20 minutes from the campsite). In a very beautiful winegrowers' village nestles the cellar of Pierre Deshors, at the head of a 14 hectare vineyard. It offers a wide range of AOC Côte d'Auvergne wines including chardonnay, gamay, pinot... and even a few surprises like sparkling wines ! Pierre welcomes you on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a tasting and to do your shopping directly at the cellar.
Information and contacts on the Tour de Pierre
- Domaine de Miolanne , in Neschers (25 minutes from the campsite). 100% organic estate which extends over 10 hectares of vines. Laure and Jean-Baptiste welcome you with enthusiasm and even offer a wine bar in summer to taste their exceptional products.
They mix classic grape varieties in Auvergne (Gamay, Pinot or Chardonnay) and other more original ones like Syrah, Gewurztraminer or Pinot gris. Information and contacts on the Miolanne estate website
- Cave Desprat St-Verny, in Veyre-Monton (25 minutes from the campsite).
This vast 180-hectare vineyard produces a multitude of wines that can be tasted in the cellar. You can also visit the cellar (Tuesday to Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., by reservation), to discover the history of the Auvergne vineyard and discover winemaking techniques. Information and contacts on the Desprat St-Verny website
Find a selection of wines at the campsite to taste on site at the bar or to take away to the grocery store for souvenirs or original gifts.
Information and contacts on the Tour de Pierre
- Domaine de Miolanne , in Neschers (25 minutes from the campsite). 100% organic estate which extends over 10 hectares of vines. Laure and Jean-Baptiste welcome you with enthusiasm and even offer a wine bar in summer to taste their exceptional products.
They mix classic grape varieties in Auvergne (Gamay, Pinot or Chardonnay) and other more original ones like Syrah, Gewurztraminer or Pinot gris. Information and contacts on the Miolanne estate website
- Cave Desprat St-Verny, in Veyre-Monton (25 minutes from the campsite).
This vast 180-hectare vineyard produces a multitude of wines that can be tasted in the cellar. You can also visit the cellar (Tuesday to Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., by reservation), to discover the history of the Auvergne vineyard and discover winemaking techniques. Information and contacts on the Desprat St-Verny website
Find a selection of wines at the campsite to taste on site at the bar or to take away to the grocery store for souvenirs or original gifts.
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