The origin of Burgundy wines can be traced back to the Roman colonization of France, with the introduction of grapevines to the region dating back to the 1st century AD. It was during the Middle ages that the Cistercian monks established vineyards throughout the area.
In Burgundy, “terroir” is shaped by the unique and authentic chemistry between the grape varieties, the natural conditions and the passionate workmanship of the men and women who make the wines. Burgundy is made up of hundreds of terroirs, reflecting the one of a kind specificities of each plot and forming a unique unmatched mosaic. The notion of the “Climat” is the ultimate expression of Burgundian terroir. The climates are well delimited plots of land. Benefiting from a specific blend of specific geological and climatic conditions give Burgundian wines their exceptional qualities. The climat is unique to this area. There are 600 Climats referenced in Burgundy.
Four main grape varieties prevail in this area: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Aligoté.
Join us on this intensive Burgundy wine tour
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Visit Chateau d’Estoublon in the Vallée des Baux de Provence.
Cellar visit, a stroll through their park and olive groves, finishing with a wine and olive oil tasting.
Lunch at an elegant gastronomic restaurant overlooking the Alpilles.
Explore les Baux de Provence, a charming Provencal town with an exceptional hilltop postion.
Visit the stunning underground cellars of Chateau Romanin and enjoy a tasting on the terrace viewpoint next to the 13C castle.
Return to your hotel in Marseilles
Visit and tasting at Domaine de Fregate, AOC Bandol
Lunch at a two Michelin stared restaurant or enjoy a picnic on the beach.
Visit Clos Sainte Madgaleine, the only AOC Cassis vineyard on the waterfront. This family owned, organic estate is in the Calanques National Park, well known for its wonderful landscapes and its wide biodiversity.
Return to Marseille before dinner
Bouillabase cooking lesson at le Miramar restaurant. Lunch is included
Château La Coste, Le Puy Ste Reparade
An exceptional vineyard where Art and Architecture meet the landscape. A guided walk through the vines and olive groves, with works Frank Gehry, Guggi, Prouve, Tunga, Andy Goldsworthy and Calder. Visit the Jean Nouvel designed cellars and finish with a tasting of their wines.
Return to Marseilles, Avignon, Lyon or stay overnight in the vienyard.
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All tours can be adapted to suit your time and requirements.
An ideal itinerary to add before or after a Mediteranian cruise or a Rhone river cruise.
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This is the best we have to offer to initiate you into the world of French Wines. This wine tour Champagne Burgundy Bordeaux covers it all!
Arrival and check in to your hotel, in Paris.
Transfer to Champagne and check in to the Relais & Chateaux les Crayeres, Reims.
Lunch in a delightful local restaurant.
Visit and tasting at a major Champagne house in Reims. Mercier, Moet and Chandon, Taittinger etc.
Return to your hotel for a tasting dinner with champagne in Le Parc restaurant.
Visit of the chalk cellars of Champagne Mumm followed by a tasting.
Experience a private lunch at Pommery, menu includes, starter, main course, cheese and dessert and three different champagnes.
Afternoon guided walking tour of the major monuments of Reims on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Tau Palace, former palace of the Archbishops, Place Royale, Place du Forum and Place de l’hotel de Ville.
Return to your hotel, dinner in the Brasserie le Jardin of your hotel.
Transfer to Burgundy.
Arrival and check in to your hotel le Cep, in the afternoon.
Free time to explore Beaune and visit the hospice de Beaune.
Dinner at l'Oiseau des Vignes (1* Michelin) .
Overnight at le Cep, Beaune.
Start your day with a talk about the Burgundy region with your guide. (40 to 60 minutes)
Visit and wine tasting in a small private domaine in Côte de Beaune.
Lunch at Aupres du Clocher in Pommard.
Tasting in a second Domaine in Côte de Beaune.
Return to Beaune for a private visit of the Hospices de Beaune.
Visit the Grand Cru Vineyards of Côte de Beaune: Montrachet & Corton.
Drop back to the Hotel. Relax before dinner.
Dinner with the Cook with Marjorie Taylor (BYO possible)
Overnight at le Cep, Beaune.
Domaine LamarcheTasting in the Côte de Nuits
Drive through the Romanée Conti Vineyards towards your
Lunch at La Cabotte restaurant in Nuits Saint Georges
Visit the Clos de Vougeot Chateau & Vineyard
Visit a small producer in the Côte de Nuits
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at Lameloise, Chagny.
Drive or fly to Bordeaux.
Arrival late afternoon and check in to your hotel The Grand Hotel, Bordeaux
Visit and tasting at a Chateau at a classified growth chateau in St Emilion.
Lunch in a charming restaurant in a winery.
Cellar visit and tasting at a Pomerol winery
Free time to explore the UNESCO town of St Emilion, its boutiques and charming cobble stoned streets.
Return to your hotel
Diner at gastronomic restaurant or a small wine bar in the medieval center of Bordeaux.
Day 9: Exploring the Medoc
Visit and tasting at a Classified Growth Chateau in Margaux.
Lunch at Relais & Chateau Cordeillan Bages, Pauillac
Cellar visit and tasting at a Classified Growth Chateau in St Julien.
Cellar visit and tasting at a classified growth in Pauillac
Return to your hotel
Visit and tasting at a chateau in Pessac Leognan.
A reservation for lunch will be made for you.
Cellar visit and tasting at a classified growth Chateau in Sauternes
Return to your hotel
Departure for Bordeaux Merignac airport after breakfast.
All our itineraries can be adapted to suit you.
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