Coteaux des Girondales

Passionate winemaker with a focus on natural wines. Really worth a visit!

We had the most memorable evening of our trip to Annecy here! 🙌 The location is beautiful and calm, and the owner Francis baffled us with his generosity, hospitability and knowledge. His outlook on, and passion for nature and winemaking was quite unique! 🌱 He has a talent for disseminating in a humourous, yet educational way. The wines were of course of high quality and good taste, but the story behind every wine and the production led to this being an absolutely fantastic overall experience. We experienced a heat wave during our visit to Annecy, and Francis made sure to adapt the program to minimize exposure to the heat 🙌 Also plus for being vegetarian-friendly, the others got charcuterie, and I got even more very good local cheeses 👌

10/10 super cheap and fantastic service. Great bio and eco friendly wine. We were also served local ham and cheese whilst getting to know the history of the vineyard. Would absolutely recommend anyone and everyone coming here.

A truly fantastic experience. Our group came in for a wine tasting and left with the story of a truly passionate man in our head and the best wine tasting in our heart. Thank you a thousand times to Francis for his knowledge in wine but also for his life wisdom. Do send him a message if you are ever in the Annecy region and stop by his winery, you will experience one of the best wine tours you'll have the pleasure to attend!

This was truly an experience! Here we meet a winegrower with his soul, with enormous commitment, in his winemaking. Our wine tasting contained a story behind each wine. Incredibly good cheeses and ham were served in our package. If you want an experience in local food and wine, I recommend this one.

This is an exceptional winery visit and wine tasting experience. The vineyards themselves are gorgeous with wonderful views of the area and surrounding mountains. Francis the owner is such a talented and passionate winemaker who spent such quality time sharing the history in the area and his creations, as well as a personal tour of the vineyards. We thoroughly enjoyed each thoughtful, delicious, unique wines and are taking many of them home. What a wonderful afternoon with Francis and his wines!

A wonderful visit with Francis; it's clear he's passionate about what he does, which is why it was such a pleasure to listen to him. We loved learning more about the winemaking process for his natural wines, as well as tasting the wines with local products. We didn't leave empty-handed, as you can imagine! Thank you so much, Francis, and we hope to see you again soon 🍷

A truly wonderful human encounter, even before it was a wine discovery. Francis is a passionate winemaker, deeply attached to his land and his craft. He produces natural wines with great conviction and respect for this magnificent region, rich in history and authenticity. From the moment you arrive at Coteaux des Girondales, you feel a warm, sincere, and profoundly human atmosphere. Every detail carries an identity, a story, and a personality that make the experience unique. You also sense the involvement of the entire family, who participate in this beautiful adventure with great enthusiasm. Here, you don't just come to taste wine. You are welcomed into Francis's world with rare generosity and kindness. This visit offers much more than a tasting: it's a true moment of sharing, passion, and exchange. You leave with wonderful memories, beautiful bottles, and above all, the desire to return again and again. Thank you, Francis, and your entire family for your exceptional hospitality.

An absolutely wonderful experience! The owner, Francis, is incredibly kind and a true master of his craft. This vineyard has a rich history, amazing wines, and a winemaker who is genuinely passionate about what he does. Everything was exceptionally delicious, warm, and heartfelt — even the rain didn’t affect our visit at all. This wasn’t just a typical tourist wine tasting, but rather a visit to a true artisan who loves his work. Thank you so much! This was definitely the highlight of our girls’ trip!

Francis welcomed us warmly, even though the shop was closed that day. He spoke passionately about his vineyards, and we were lucky enough to visit his winery. He gave us a wonderful tasting and took the time to explain his winemaking process. It was very clear and interesting. His wines are excellent and very pleasant to drink. We're heading back south with three cases. Thank you for this wonderful experience!

We visited on Saturday morning and were warmly welcomed by Francis. In short; he has an inspiring story, the land has an interesting history, and the wines are delicious. It was by far the best experience of our holiday in Annecy! If you like wine, nature, and culture, I highly recommend visiting this place.

Amazing experience! We went there on a saturday morning in august for wine tasting, and we were the only ones. The owner Francis is running the vineyard by himself. He took 2+ hours to tell us about how he started the vineyard, to taste 6 of his wines, and to give us a tour of the place where the wine is made. He speaks good english and the wines were delicious, all organic. We were inspired by his mindset with focus on the wine and working together with nature, not on making money. If you are looking for a personal experience, not only about the wine but also everything around it, go here! This was by far the best activity we did on our holiday in Annecy. Would recommend to everyone!

Very good experience here. Opens on Saturday morning without reservations, but needs reservations for other time. Francis is nice and trying his best effort to explain and welcome us. Good wine tasting and there are good wines of his to sell. We enjoyed the time and definitely recommend the visit.