Les Coteaux du Lyonnais

When the Romans founded the town of Lugdunum, they planted vines on the surrounding hillsides, the Monts d'Or.
In the Middle Ages, the religious orders began to grow wine on what was truly "blessed ground": the Coteaux du Lyonnais.

This land, with its ideal micro-climate, naturally started to produce generous quantities of grapes. In the 14th century, wine was brought down from the slopes to liven up popular feast days in Lyon.
The Coteaux du Lyonnais are served in famous one-litre bottles called "Pot de ville” or “Pot de Lyon”. In 1850, official capacity was reduced to 46cl, a measure that caused a riot among the "thirst-quenchers" of the popular Croix-Rousse district. From traditional dishes to nouvelle cuisine, the vin des gones (wine of the local lads) forever flows at banquets and in bouchons. You can take this Lyonnais' word for it!