Wine sail on the Rhône : between Saint-Joseph and Hermitage

Come and spend an unforgettable summer evening on board the « Canotiers » ! Sail the Rhône River between the Hermitage and Saint-Joseph hillsides on an elegant wooden boat and discover the scenic landscapes of these two appellations.
Enjoy a tasting of 3 wines (Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Hermitage) paired with a selection of local cheese, cold meats and bread. Children will be offered a local fruit juice.
Canotiers is eco-friendly built and allows you to feel close to the surrounding nature thanks to its two comfortable terraces at the bow and stern of the boat. Join us on this outstanding experience !

→ Reservations required. By appointment on the dates scheduled along the summer.
→ The wine sails are taking place one Thursday per month in May, June, July, August and September.
→ The boat will leave the dock at 7:45pm. Make sure to arrive no later than 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time as the boat will not wait.
→ Pets and heels are not allowed on board.
→ The activity may be cancelled, modified or postponed in the event of inclement weather.

Wine sail on the Rhône : wine and cheese pairing

Cheese lovers ? This evening is for you ! Discover the wine and cheese pairing on an elegant wooden boat and discover the scenic landscapes of the appellations of Saint-Joseph and Hermitage. Enjoy the comments of our wine expert who will talk about the pairings, the appellations, the terroir and others characteristics of the north of Rhône Valley.
Four wines will be paired with four local cheeses. You will have the chance to move through the boat and enjoy the different points of view. Children will be offered a local fruit juice.
Canotiers is eco-friendly built and allows you to feel close to the surrounding nature thanks to its two comfortable terraces at the bow and stern of the boat.
Join us on this outstanding experience !

→ Reservations required. By appointment on the dates scheduled along the summer.
→ The wine sails are taking place one Thursday per month in May, June, July, August and September.
→ The boat will leave the dock at 7:45pm. Make sure to arrive no later than 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time as the boat will not wait.
→ Pets and heels are not allowed on board.
→ The activity may be cancelled, modified or postponed in the event of inclement weather.

Off-road e-scooter tour in the vineyards

Come and try a new experience: discover the vineyards with an off-road e-scooter! Your e-scooter guide will take you on a 1-hour fun and sporty tour on the Hermitage hill. These all-terrain e-scooters are easy to drive, silent, environment friendly and will give you great gliding sensations. Without even getting tired, you will be able to reach the top of the hill and admire the amazing landscape. Once you are back at Cave de Tain, the activity will conclude with a private wine tasting with your personal guide.

→ Reservations required. On demand year-round for groups of minimum 8 people, depending on our e-scooter partner’s availability and ours.
→ Appointment 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the tour.
→ Activity not allowed for pregnant women.
→ Activity not allowed for children under 14 years old. Children between 14 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight: 100kg / 220lbs.
→ You must be able to ride a bicycle or a scooter to do this activity. Make sure to wear adapted sports clothing and closed shoes. Helmet provided.
→ The activity may be cancelled, modified or postponed in the event of inclement weather.

The light red dates are for booking subject to validation by our team.

Off-road e-scooter tour in the vineyards with a wine-expert

You feel like going on a e-scooter tour in the vineyard with your own personal wine expert? No problem! Choose the longer tour with both your e-scooter and wine guides. You will enjoy a fun off-road experience on the Hermitage hill and in the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. This tour includes longer breaks than on the 1-hour tour which will allow you to ask all your questions about the vineyards and the wines to your wine expert. The all-terrain e-scooters are easy to drive, silent, environment friendly and will give you great gliding sensations. Without even getting tired, you will be able to reach the top of the hill and admire the amazing landscape. Once you are back at Cave de Tain, the activity will conclude with a private wine tasting of best plots wines with selected local products (cheese, cold meats, bread, etc.).

→ Reservations required. On demand year-round for groups of minimum 6 people, depending on our e-scooter partner’s availability and ours.
→ Appointment 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the tour.
→ Minimum 8 people. Maximum 11 people.
→ Activity not allowed for pregnant women.
→ Activity not allowed for children under 14 years old. Children between 14 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight: 100kg / 220lbs.
→ You must be able to ride a bicycle or a scooter to do this activity. Make sure to wear adapted sports clothing and closed shoes. Helmet provided.
→ The activity may be cancelled, modified or postponed in the event of inclement weather.

The light red dates are for booking subject to validation by our team.

Wine tasting at the top of Hermitage hill

Enjoy a moment out of time with this tasting at the top of the Colline de l’Hermitage!
We’ll meet you at the Cave de Tain, where you can follow our wine expert by car to the tasting point at the top of the Colline de l’Hermitage. During this one-hour guided tasting, your wine expert will introduce you to 5 Cave de Tain wines, including best plot selections. He’ll tell you all about our beautiful region and explain the importance of our different terroirs and their impact on our wines.
We’ll be happy to add a platter of charcuterie and cheese to your tasting session.
Contact us for reservations!

Practical info:

→ By reservation on request all year round, for private groups, subject to availability, mainly during fine weather.
→ Tours and tastings can be given in French, English, German, Italian or Spanish, depending on wine expert availability.
→ Activity may be postponed, modified or cancelled depending on weather conditions.
→ For groups of at least 8 and no more than 25 people.
→ Possibility of adding a visit to the Cave de Tain cellars, on request, with an additional charge of €10 per person.

Wine and cheese tasting

How to pair wine and cheese ? Are you still hesitating when choosing the wine to go with the cheese ? White wine or red wine ? Soft dough or hard dough ?
Led by one of our wine experts, you will enjoy a tasting of 4 cheeses paired with 4 wines of Cave de Tain. This one-hour workshop will help you learn the basics of a successful wine and cheese pairing !
A memorable and educational tasting which is made for the cheese lovers !

→ Reservations required. By appointment year-round depending on our availability.
→ The workshop will take place at Villa Caroube, in front of Cave de Tain, 22 route de Larnage, 26600 Tain l’Hermitage.

Wine and chocolate tasting 1h

Wine and Chocolate are two jewels of our territory and pair perfectly together. We invite you on a gastronomical journey led by a wine expert from Terres de Syrah and a chocolate expert from Valrhona’s Cité du Chocolat.
Let them guide you through a stunning tasting and pairing of 3 wines and 6 chocolates.
A decadent experience !

→ Reservations required. By appointment year-round depending on Valrhona’s Cité du Chocolat’s availability and ours.
→ The workshop will take place at Villa Caroube, in front of Cave de Tain, 22 route de Larnage, 26600 Tain l’Hermitage.

Hike on the Hermitage hill

Put on your hiking boots and follow your guide on the discovery tour of the renowned Hermitage hill, pride of the Northern Rhône Valley vineyards.
Take a walk in the steep hillsides and let your guide tell you everything about the secrets of our appellations: diversity of terroirs, grape varieties, wines, terraced vineyards, breathtaking landscapes… Feel free to ask your wine guide all your questions as they will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you.
At the conclusion of your guided vineyard exploration, you will carry on with a private wine tasting back at Cave de Tain.

→ Steep hike trail: make sure you are wearing proper trail shoes/hiking boots and bring a bottle of water. The hike may be adapted on request.
→ Reservations required. By appointment year-round, depending on our availability, for groups of minimum 10 poeple.
→ The activity may be cancelled, modified or postponed in the event of inclement weather.

Visit Cave de Tain : Initiation Tasting

Dive into the history of Cave de Tain and discover the variety and richness of the terroirs of the Northern Rhône Valley vineyards. During a 45-minute tour through the winery hosted by your own private wine guide you will get to know more about the vinification and ageing process of the fine wines of our region. The tour will conclude with a 45-minute private tasting that will let you discover our various terroirs.

Tasting of 4 wines: white PGI Viognier – white Saint-Péray – red Organic Crozes-Hermitage – red Cornas.

→ For groups of minimum 12 persons.
→ Activity provided in French, English, German, Italian and Spanish if wine expert available
→ Includes the visit of the winery (45 minutes) and the tasting of 5 wines (45 minutes).
→ Plan ca. 2 hours on site.
→ Complimentary audio headsets available for groups of 20 people and more.
→ Participants (for the tasting) must be 18 or older.

Visit Cave de Tain : Prestige Tasting

Dive into the history of Cave de Tain and discover the variety and richness of the terroirs of the Northern Rhône Valley vineyards. During a 45-minute tour through the winery hosted by your own private wine guide you will get to know more about the vinification and ageing process of the fine wines of our region. The tour will conclude with a 45-minute private tasting of our 5 different plot-selected wines.

Tasting of 4 wines (all plot-selected): white Saint-Péray Fleur de Roc – white Saint-Joseph Terre d’Ivoire – red Crozes-Hermitage Les Hauts du Fief – red Hermitage Gambert de Loche

→ For groups of minimum 10 persons.
→ Activity provided in French, English, German, Italian and Spanish if wine expert available
→ Includes the visit of the winery (45 minutes) and the tasting of 5 wines (45 minutes).
→ Plan ca. 2 hours on site.
→ Complimentary audio headsets available for groups of 20 people and more.
→ Participants (for the tasting) must be 18 or older.

Visit Cave de Tain : Exceptional Hermitage Tasting

Dive into the history of Cave de Tain and discover the variety and richness of the terroirs of the Northern Rhône Valley vineyards. During a 45-minute tour through the winery hosted by your own private wine guide you will get to know more about the vinification and ageing process of the fine wines of our region. The tour will conclude with a 45-minute private tasting to discover the various aspects of the Hermitage wines.

Tasting of 4 wines: white Hermitage Nobles Rives – white Hermitage Au Cœur des Siècles (plot-selected) – red Hermitage Nobles Rives – red Hermitage Gambert de Loche (plot-selected)

→ For groups of minimum 10 persons.
→ Activity provided in French, English, German, Italian and Spanish if wine expert available
→ Includes the visit of the winery (45 minutes) and the tasting of 5 wines (45 minutes).
→ Plan ca. 2 hours on site.
→ Complimentary audio headsets available for groups of 20 people and more.
→ Participants (for the tasting) must be 18 or older.