Discover Pierreclos: Wine, Château and Pottery

Wine country and château

Pierreclos lies in a valley in the heart of the Mâconnais hills. Vineyards and wineries stretch across the surrounding slopes. The Château de Pierreclos stands on a rocky outcrop planted with vines, where wine has been produced since the 6th century. A historic, family-run wine estate, it is one of Burgundy’s oldest vineyards. The château is also on the Burgundy Wine Route and in the Vallée de la gastronomie. These connections add a culinary context to the region’s distinctive wine landscape.

Tastings and cellars

Group tastings at the Château de Pierreclos feature wines from the Mâcon, Saint-Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé and Bourgogne Pinot noir appellations. A tasting workshop combines wine tasting with a 15-minute introduction to the history of the château and the estate. It then continues in a 13th-century cellar for a wine tasting and also includes a visit to the historic cellars. The two formats differ mainly in their structure: the group tasting offers a specific selection from four named appellations, while the workshop also combines an introduction with a cellar visit.

Pottery at Poterie La Luciole

Poterie La Luciole offers a different focus from the château: pottery is at the heart of the experience. Visitors can meet Lucinda and Pascal and discover their passion for pottery. The studio offers workshops for adults and children, and its shop is also open to visitors. This offers several ways to explore the craft: you can meet the people behind the pottery, take part in a workshop or visit the shop. If you are comparing travel interests, pottery here offers a hands-on experience alongside the château’s winegrowing, tastings and cellars.

Historical connections

Under the Ancien Régime, the history of Pierreclos was closely linked to that of the château. One historical interpretation also considers Pierreclos to have once been a necropolis dedicated to the distinguished men of this Roman province. These connections represent different periods and historical perspectives: the link between the town and the château on the one hand, and the necropolis on the other. The area’s history therefore extends beyond the winemaking tradition of the rocky outcrop.

Visitor information

The château grounds are accessible to visitors with mobility impairments, but do not carry the “Tourisme & Handicap” label. Before your visit, check which specific routes are suitable for your needs. This will help you relate the general information about the grounds to the route you plan to take.

If your main interests are winemaking, appellations and historic cellars, the château’s offerings are a good fit; if you are interested in pottery, Poterie La Luciole offers a different focus.

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