France: Burgundy
The Region
Burgundy is home to some of the greatest names in vineyard nomenclature: Chablis, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Montrachet, Cotes de Beaune and Cotes de Nuits. Your pilgrimage for pinot noir perfection begins and ends here! Imagine visiting Vezelay Basilica from where Crusaders set off on their journeys to Jerusalem and the Hospice de Beaune where prices for each vintage in Burgundy are set at the annual Wine Charity Auction.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be either at Hostellerie des Clos in Chablis where you’ll relax with a sauna, fitness room and an excellent Michelin-starred restaurant or at the Hotel le Cep located in Beaune and the top-rated hotel in the Cote d’Or.
Wineries
Wineries will be a selection of large negociants and small producers such as Bouchard Pere & Fils, Jadot, Frederic Esmonin, Domaine des Marronniers, Brocard, Comte Senard, Gros Frere & Sæur, Jean Gros, La Pousse d’Or, DomainePrieure, Perrot-Minot, Bernard Morey, Vincent Girardin and Vincent Jouard.
Suggested Tours
5-Star Deluxe Paris, Burgundy and Chablis – 7 Nights, 8 Days
Inclusions
- Transfers – from and to airports/hotels
- 6 days bi-lingual driver – wine expert guide
- 6 days private car or SUV usage with fuel
- 7 nights Hotel accommodations for shared double.
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 lunches (4 paired with wine)
- 5 dinners (3 paired with wine)
- 2 cooking school experiences
- 2 artisan visits (cheese maker & wine barrel cooperage)
- 1 dinner show in Paris – Moulin Rouge or Lido
- 2 historical visits: Hospices de Beaune and Vezelay Basilica (Crusades)
- 8 winery visits and tastings
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included.
Pricing
Price Per Person $8,369.00 double occupancy… but can be as low as $6,339.00 per person with 6 like-minded wine and food lovers (3 couples etc.) traveling together.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change until deposit received.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels, Wineries and Winery Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest
4-Star Burgundy – 5 Nights, 6 Days
Inclusions
- 6 days & 5 nights at hotel double occupancy including taxes
- 6 days driver – wine expert guide with expert wine commentary, local history and insider stories.
- Private vehicle (Car or SUV) for 6 days
- 5 breakfasts
- 3 wine tasting lunches
- 1 gourmet dinner at Michelin Starred Hostellerie des Clos
- 6 VIP private winery visits and all wine tasting fees
- Entry to world famous Hospice de Beaune
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Meals and wine not stated as included.
- Personal items: tips, taxes, laundry /dry cleaning, and liquor not stated as included.
Pricing
Price per Person is $4,849 double occupancy… but can be as low as $3,249 per person with 6 people (3 couples) traveling together.
The Fine Print
Prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change until deposit received.
N.B. Restaurants, Hotels, Wineries and Winery Lunches may change based on availability of seats, rooms, or individuals. Substitutes will be of equal or greater value and interest.