Beaune Trip Overview
Whether you are a simple amateur or a great collector, our guides adapt to you.
This immersion day will allow you to better understand the wines of Burgundy through map reading in the vineyard, simple and clear explanations of winemaking techniques in the cellar, to better understand the history of Burgundy and its wines since the Roman Empire to the present day.
Our guides are qualified specialists and true enthusiasts.
Through authentic meetings, you will have access to very high quality wines, including of course the Grands Crus and Premiers Crus emblematic of Burgundy.
The program of the day :
– 2 domain visits
– Tasting of 12 wines including 4 x Grands Crus and Premiers Crus
– Explanations of the work of the vineyard and explanation of the vinification techniques
– Meeting with Burgundy specialists and / or winemakers
– Understanding the History of Burgundy wines from the Roman Empire to the present day
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Beaune, France
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Whether you are a simple amateur or a great collector, our guides adapt to you.
This immersion day will allow you to better understand the wines of Burgundy through map reading in the vineyard, simple and clear explanations of winemaking techniques in the cellar, to better understand the history of Burgundy and its wines since the Roman Empire to the present day.
Our guides are qualified specialists and true enthusiasts.
Through authentic meetings, you will have access to very high quality wines, including of course the Grands Crus and Premiers Crus emblematic of Burgundy.
The program of the day :
– 2 domain visits
– Tasting of 12 wines including 4 x Grands Crus and Premiers Crus
– Explanations of the work of the vineyard and explanation of the vinification techniques
– Meeting with Burgundy specialists and / or winemakers
– Understanding the History of Burgundy wines from the Roman Empire to the present day
Itinerary
– 9:30 am: Meet at your accommodation (Chagny / Beaune / Dijon axis)
– Morning:
Stop in the vineyards for an explanation of Burgundy wines (notion of Climates, terroir, classification, appellation …)
Visit of a domain and tasting of 6 Burgundy wines (Grands Crus and Premiers Crus included).
– Lunch: We will reserve a table for you in a local and traditional restaurant according to our itinerary (Lunch NOT included)
– Afternoon :
Walk in the vineyards and explanation of the work of the vine according to the different cycles of the vine and the seasons.
Visit of an estate and explanation of winemaking techniques in the cellar, then tasting of 6 Burgundy wines (Grands Crus and Premiers Crus included)
5:00 p.m .: return to your hotel.
Cultural stops and photo stops:
Clos Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru in Puligny-Montrachet
The Hill of Corton Grand Cru
Clos de la Romanée Conti Grand Cru
Château de Clos de Vougeot (12th century)
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru (perfect for a beautiful photo at the top of the hills)
Stop in front of the oldest vineyard: Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (7th century)
