This morning we sailed on the Saône River. (Yesterday was a transit day, so nothing to put up.)

In the afternoon we were in the Beaujolais region for wine tasting. The Beaujolais region is north of Lyon and is a wine growing region, 97% being red wines.

We first went to the village of Oingt.

This is a restored medieval village that has been placed on the list of most beautiful villages in France. The history of Oingt can be traced back to 1093. The town was damaged in the French religious wars, which is why it is mostly restored. The buildings here are all built with a local yellow limestone that is only found in this region of France. The town has multiple shops with local artisans and a couple of restaurants.

We then went to a local winery for a wine tasting. This area is known for Beaujolais wine, which primarily is made with the Gamay grape. There are 6 different types of Beaujolais wine: white Beaujolais, rosé Beaujolais, new or early Beaujolais rosé, red Beaujolais, new or early red Beaujolais and superior Beaujolais. The wines are labeled based on where they are grown/made with a 10 village naming system plus a regional and sub-regional appelation. The winery we went to is family owned, 4th generation. We had a Chardonnay and 2 different red Beaujolais.