Rosé evenings, summer dreams

A festival with many faces

Summer in the Beaujolais has its own tempo, and Rosé, Nuits d’Été follows it like a carefully composed piece of music. The program is designed to flow from one day to the next, offering something for every mood and every kind of visitor.

Thursdays – Vigneron afterworks

As the sun dips low, cellar doors open for informal tastings with the winemakers themselves. Guests mingle between oak barrels and terracotta tiles, glasses in hand, learning about vintages and vineyards in the very place where the wines are born.

Fridays – Concerts and cultural evenings

Village squares turn into open-air stages. From acoustic jazz trios to energetic pop-rock bands, the music blends with the scent of grilled delicacies and the glow of lanterns.

Saturdays – Festive nights and artisan markets

Wooden stalls overflow with local produce: creamy goat cheeses, golden honey, handmade chocolate, fragrant herbs. A true feast for the senses, accompanied by live entertainment well into the night.

Sundays – Vineyard walks and heritage discoveries

Slower, softer, more contemplative. Walking paths wind through rows of Gamay vines, leading to chapels, ancient stone walls, and hidden viewpoints. Guides share stories of centuries-old traditions that shaped the Beaujolais we see today.

This balance of celebration and authenticity makes the festival a living portrait of the region — one that captures its taste, its sounds, and its timeless beauty.

The Domaine des Larmes du Soleil

Tucked away in the village of Blacé, the Domaine des Larmes du Soleil is a piece of Beaujolais history brought back to life.
Once known as the Clos des Orphelins, this rare enclosed vineyard dates back to the 14th century, and still holds the integrity of its original boundaries. Walking through its gates feels like stepping into another time, where stone walls guard not just vines, but stories.

At the heart of the estate stands a remarkable wine cellar built in 1864 by architect Louis-Gaspard Dupasquier, also responsible for designing Blacé’s church.
The building, with its high-beamed ceilings and original American wine press, has been carefully restored by current owners Phil Muller and Audrey Manach.
Since 2024, they have approached renovation with a commitment to both authenticity and sustainability, preserving 1,500 m² of historic buildings and 2.5 hectares of landscaped grounds.

The estate’s crown jewel is its south-facing panoramic terrace — a stage for sunsets. With sweeping views over a sea of vines, this elevated spot becomes the beating heart of many Rosé, Nuits d’Été gatherings. Small groups can enjoy intimate aperitifs here, while larger events can host up to 150 guests without losing that feeling of closeness to the land.

This is where glasses catch the last rays of light, conversations drift lazily into the night, and the rhythm of the festival feels perfectly in sync with the heartbeat of the Beaujolais.

Sustainability at the core: a living, breathing vineyard

At the Domaine des Larmes du Soleil, restoration goes hand in hand with regeneration. The estate is a carefully tended ecosystem where every decision respects the rhythms of the land. From the very first day, the team committed to a zero-chemical approach — a deliberate choice that reflects the forward-thinking spirit of the Beaujolais.

The grounds brim with life. Rows of Gamay vines share the landscape with a permaculture vegetable garden and a young orchard of 120 fruit trees. Five thousand shrubs and a hundred tall trees punctuate the property, bringing shade, structure, and seasonal colour. Wildflower meadows hum with pollinators, while sheep, hens, and pigs wander freely, maintaining the land in a way that feels both practical and poetic.

Such abundance has coaxed back a host of wild residents: partridges weaving through the vines, herons gliding overhead, barn owls nesting in the rafters, and dragonflies tracing bright arcs in the air. The festival’s music may fill the evenings, but by day the soundtrack belongs to nature.

In the Beaujolais, the art of living has always been rooted in the soil. Here, that connection is nurtured every day, ensuring the landscape remains as generous to tomorrow’s visitors as it is to today’s.

A complete wine tourism experience

The Domaine des Larmes du Soleil offers visitors far more than a fleeting taste of Beaujolais rosé. Here, wine is experienced through all the senses — and often in the company of the people who craft it.

Eight organic winemakers, carefully chosen for their skill and proximity, bring their bottles to the estate. Many of them can be reached on foot or by bicycle, making the connection between vineyard and glass feel wonderfully direct.
Together, they present around fifty different cuvées, offering a range of expressions from crisp and floral to textured and gastronomic. Tastings are designed to be more than a simple pour: guests are invited to explore food pairings, from artisan cheeses to seasonal produce fresh from the garden.

For those who wish to linger, the estate’s four characterful lodges turn a visit into a gentle immersion. Each has its own personality:

• La Cabane du Pêcheur, a 70 m² loft for two with rustic charm.
• L’Écurie, where historic stone meets contemporary comfort.
• La Maison du Régisseur, a 120 m² two-storey retreat for up to six guests.
• Les Eucalyptus, a light-filled duplex for two or three.

Staying on-site means waking to the sight of vines, stepping out for a morning walk among the orchards, and returning in the evening for a glass on the panoramic terrace as the day fades into music and laughter.

A territory in full swing

The success of Rosé, Nuits d’Été doesn’t stop at its own program — it feeds into a wider cultural pulse that beats across the Beaujolais in summer. The festival sits within a lively calendar of events that draw visitors from near and far, creating a constant flow of discovery.

The long-established Beaujolais en Scène et en Musique brings classical concerts, jazz, and contemporary theatre to prestigious wine estates from July 25 to August 10, 2025.
Each performance is staged in a setting where music resonates against stone walls and open skies. In Chiroubles, Les Estivales offer free weekly concerts throughout July and August on a hilltop terrace with one of the most stunning panoramas in the region.

This shared rhythm between festivals builds a coherent identity for the Beaujolais: a place where culture and wine are never far apart. The impact reaches beyond entertainment.
Markets and evening fairs spotlight small-scale producers — from the honey of Le Rucher du Marcel to handcrafted chocolates by La Fève Cabosse, or escargot specialities from À l’Ombre des Escargots. Local cheesemakers like Corile Ruet and Evelyne Puget add their distinctive flavours to the mix.

For visitors, the result is an itinerary without a single dull evening; for the region, it’s a welcome boost to both its reputation and its economy, proving that the Beaujolais thrives when its people and traditions are placed centre stage.

The 2025 highlights

The summer ahead promises a line-up that blends festive energy with local flavour. Among the most anticipated moments is the Rosé Party at Domaine JP Rivière on July 18 — an evening where pop-rock rhythms meet Beaujolais tapas and three standout rosés, served in a vibrant, sunset-hued atmosphere.

Regular After-Works at Les Larmes du Soleil will punctuate Friday evenings throughout the season. These gatherings turn the panoramic terrace into a meeting place where colleagues, friends, and travellers unwind with a glass in hand, the surrounding vines glowing in the last light of the day.

Saturday nights will see markets in full swing, the scent of grilled delicacies drifting through the air, and village squares buzzing with music and chatter. Sundays, by contrast, will slow the tempo: vineyard walks, heritage tours, and quiet moments to savour the region at a gentler pace.

Together, these events form the living heartbeat of Rosé, Nuits d’Été — a festival that doesn’t just happen in one place or on one date, but across the entire Beaujolais, all summer long.