We had the good fortune of being introduced to Vincent and his fine shop, Le Troisième Fleuve, on our recent trip to Lyon. The shop is conveniently located in the 9th arrondissement, a short walk from the Valmy metro station (on the Metro D line), and they have wines from all over the surrounding area, including Northern Rhône, Beaujolais, and even some Burgundy. The wines are primarily from smaller producers that you won't see exported to other countries and the prices are very reasonable! We took a case of wines with us to bring back home on the plane and he packed everything up very nicely for us for the 12 hours and 2 legs back home. The wines arrived unscathed and we are still enjoying them a couple months later.
In Lyon, of course there are many places where you can buy wine to either consume there or take home, but if you want to visit a shop where the owner exudes passion and knowledge about wine and the many producers he carries, look no further than Le Troisième Fleuve. read more