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The Best of Burgundy Wine Tour

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.

Hospices de Beaune

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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TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1 Pessac-Leognan, Graves & Sauternes

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day 2 The Great Wines of Saint Emilion

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day 3 Discover the Great Medoc wines Margaux to St Julien

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day 4 Discover the Great Medoc wines Pauillac and St Estephe

10 am
Pick up at your hotel.

11 am
A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)

12:30 pm
Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm
Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties. (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm
Return to your hotel.

Day #

After Breakfast at your hotel, your Burgundy wine tour starts with a drive North from Lyon into Beaujolais country.

Stop off for a visit at the Hameau Georges Duboeuf. The Hamlet of Georges Duboeuf includes a café and boutique, a Beaujolais garden, a wine museum, cellars, cinema, etc.

Visit the medieval Château de Pierreclos, masterpiece of medieval architecture in south Burgundy, with 9 centuries of history.

Continue to Cluny and Visit the Abbey of Cluny.

Discover the vineyards to the south of Beaune in Pommard, Volnay and Mersault.

Lunch at La table d’Olivier Leflaive at his own winery.

Check in to your hotel Chateau du Chassagne. You will be welcomed to visit the chateau upon arrival. Bicycles are available to explore this area. Chassagne is very flat and a beautiful place to cycle through the vineyards.

Diner at L’Estaminet in Puligny Montrachet. They often have a concert of live music.

Night in your hotel Chateau du Chassagne.

After breakfast depart for Beaune with your guide. A walking tour of the beautiful town of Beaune and its hospices of the 15th century. Jewel of gothic architecture and a testament to the period of the Grands Ducs of Burgundy.

After the tour of Beaune continue south through Pommard, Volnay and Mersault vineyards.

Combine a wine tasting with your lunch at Le Montrachet restaurant in Puligny Montrachet.

After lunch, amble through villages of the Côte de Beaune, discovering the great grand cru white (Chardonnay) areas: Saint Romain/ Meursault / Chassagne / Puligny Montrachet…

Wine tasting at Domaine Charton in Puligny Montrachet.

Return to your hotel.

Diner at L’Auberge du Vieux Vigneron. Overnight at your hotel in Chateau du Chassagne.

Today you will discover the Grand Cru Wine route. You will be introduced to the Cote de Nuits which has been nicknamed the 'Champs Elysees' of Burgundy for its prestigious Classified reds. The appellations, Aloxe Corton, Nuits Saint Georges, Vosne Romanee, the climates and the terroirs will no longer be foreign words.

Private tour of Chateau du Clos Vougeot with its antique vat room created by the monks of Citeaux and current head quarters of the famous Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.

Wine tasting at a small privately owned domaine in Vougeot.

Lunch at Chez Guy in Gevrey Chambertin with your guide.

Afternoon Walking tour of Dijon, your Burgundy wine tour continues. Your guide will lead you into the historical heart of Dijon, from the Palais des Ducs and the Etats de Bourgogne to the Parliament quarter passing by Notre Dame and the medieval lanes. Appreciate the richness and elegance of the architectural heritage of the town. A visit of the Musee des Beaux Arts, Salle des Gardes and Ducs tomb are all part of the tour and help to explain how the influence of the Ducs de Burgundy, during the middle ages, helped influence European history. (The museum is closed on Tuesdays)

Departure late afternoon

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Jackie Groves

2023-12-09

Julie-Prune did an amazing job connecting us for professional visits with exactly the people we needed to meet. Our main guide, Veronica stood out for her knowledge, humor and flexibility. It was a truly memorable and incredibly meaningful experience for us.

Kiran Patel

2023-11-27

Janice is an amazing guide. Decanter really took us through multiple chateau's with varied history and style. The whole experience was fun and educational! Overall an amazing experience and I will be back for more!

Dick Lodge

2023-09-18

What an incredible experience! Julie, Veronica, and Mary were so wonderful and setup such great vineyard experiences and meals!

Joel Kaufman

2023-08-24

A wonderful day co-ordinated perfectly by Decanter Tours, and impeccably presented by Veronica, who's knowledge of the region and the multiple options of terroir, was incredible. A superb day, well worth the investment!

Glenn Andersen

2023-06-07

As Americans living in Portugal, we recently had the pleasure of touring Bordeaux with Decanter tours. Decanter put together an itinerary that included a history/food tour of the city of Bordeaux, and two days of Left Bank/Right Bank winery tours. The tours were well-planned and well-paced, and as first time visitors to the region, gave us a great overview. The wineries and food shops were well-curated, the visits personalised, and we felt welcome at every place we visited. Decanter also arranged for excellent lunches on the days of the winery tours. Each day we had a different guide, all of whom were knowledgable, professional and fun to be with! It was a great experience, and we look forward to more adventures with Decanter.

Nestor Rodriguez

2023-06-01

Decanter Tours is a must-do if you wanting to tour some of the best wineries in Bordeaux. Julie - was our representative and she hit it out of the park. My wife and I took our mothers for a memorable birthday trip. The wineries they selected for us to visit were exceptional and the wine was delicious, and the setting was beautiful. Julie was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience amazing for both of us and our mothers. She even helped us plan a day trip to the Lourdes Grotto.

Carol Bryan

2023-05-27

Mary & her team did an outstanding job of both planning. & executing our trip to Bordeaux and Provence. We were treated first class at the wineries we toured and truly gained an appreciation for French wines based on the knowledge imparted by Mary as well as the respective wineries. We fell in love with the Rose wines of Provence. Book your next trip with Decanter tours and you won’t be disappointed.

Dawn Li

2023-04-16

Highly recommend Julie from Decanter Tours. Julie was very patience and smart throughout the whole process of organising our custom made trip for a group of 10 in Bordeaux. She understood what we needed and could provide professional advice and good choices and suggestions as to accommodate our needs and change of schedule. Always came back promptly and managed last minute changes well - everything went smoothly and perfectly well. The whole group of friends were happy and satisfied with the overall arrangements. Even more of a surprise for her attention to every single details. Trustworthy!

Mike Copenhaver

2023-03-29

We had a perfect experience with Decanter Tours from start to finish. We did a 2 day tour of the left and right banks in Bordeaux France. Julie and Veronica were perfect. They both had the right combination of wine knowledge and professionalism coupled with a great sense of humor and casual affect. We were able to taste at world-famous chateaus that we would not have had access to otherwise. We learned so much about French wine and culture during our two short days. Would highly recommend this group for a private wine tour!

Linda Costas

2023-03-28

This was one of the best planned, uniquely customized bucket list trips of our lives. We could never have done this without Decanter Tours. Julie was AMAZING, responsive and selected the perfect wineries, restaurants and tour guides for our experience. When in the Bordeaux area, I would never choose anyone else but Decanter Tours to help me plan a trip. Thank you so much!

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