Burgundy Wine Tour | May 19-23, 2024
Luxy, elegance, and charm. The wines of Burgundy are among the most mesmerizing, and exclusive, wines in the world. This land is home to the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the planet and can be confoundingly complex to understand. Once here, it is magical to be able to actually stroll in the Grand Cru vineyards of Le Montrachet, Le Richebourg, and Clos de Vougeot, slowly understanding the intricacies and diversity of terroir that runs the 40 miles of the Côte d’Or.
On this tour, we will explore some of the great wines of the region, tasting a range of Village, Premier, and Grand Cru wines from both the Côte-de-Beaune and the Côte-de-Nuits. We will stay in the charming and historic town of Beaune, the heart of Burgundy. Tastings will include guided tours and tastings at domaines, as well as private group tastings of wines selected by me to explore the beauty and diversity of the region’s wines. Guests will have time to explore the charming and historic town of Beaune, including the remarkable Hospices de Beaune. Meals will be enjoyed at a range of Michelin starred and recommended bistros and fine-dining establishments with spectacular wine offerings.
This tour is limited to 6 guests. Booking will be confirmed only by email. Should there be a large number of interested parties, some groups may be offered alternate dates.
This tour may be booked in conjunction with the Burgundy Wine Tour, May 19-23.
Cost: $3,750
Deposit: $1,500, due December 1, 2023
Payment in full due by December 31, 2023
payment by check to Pane e Vino Wine Bar
credit card payments accepted with a 3% processing fee
* deposit non-refundable after December 31, 2023
* remaining balance fully refundable until February 29, 2024
* no refunds after March 1, 2024
What’s Included:
lodging in a luxury hotel in Beaune, France - the capital of Burgundy
all winery visits and tastings
breakfast each day at the hotel
all meals
lunches and dinners at Michelin-starred or recommended restaurants throughout the Côte d’Or.
All lunches and dinners include either set wine pairings or up to €500 in wine purchased for the table. Additional/more luxury purchases may be purchased by participants at their own/split expense.
transportation to all tastings, meals, or other planned group events
Not Included:
Flights
transportation to the hotel in Beaune
individual wine purchases
meal wines above the allowance
Daily Schedule (approximate)
Sunday, May 19
arrive in Beaune, check-in at hotel after 1pm
dinner in Puligny-Montrachet with tasting of Burgundy village wines
Monday, May 20
10am, winery visit and tasting
1pm, lunch in Gevrey-Chambertin
3pm, walk the vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis and taste wines from these villages
7:30pm, dinner in Beaune
Tuesday, May 21
11:30am, visit and lunch at Clos de Vougeot with wine tasting
3:00pm, walk the vineyards of Vosne-Romanée including those of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti - taste Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges
7:30pm, dinner at Michelin Star Restaurant in Beaune
Wednesday, May 22
10:00am, guided vineyard tour in Puligny-Montrachet
12:00pm, lunch with wine tasting in Puligny-Montrachet
3:00pm, return to Beaune or visit towns and vineyards of Meursault/Volnay
7:30pm, dinner in Beaune
Thursday, May 23
check-out by 11am
Possible Winery Visits - to be confirmed
Clos de Tart, Domaine de la Pousse d’Or, Domaine Leroy, Domaine de Montille, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Flaively, Gérard Raphet, Joseph Drouhin, Louis Jadot, Méo-Camuzet, Olivier Leflaive, Robert-Chévillon
Travel Suggestions and Plans
May 18 or 19, arrive in Paris (guests continuing from Champagne will train directly from Reims to Beaune on May 19).
May 19: train from Paris to Beaune (Paris Lyon Station to Beaune, 2 hours / Paris CDG Airport to Beaune, 4 hours); taxi/Uber from Beaune train station to hotel in Beaune center; arrive by 5pm for dinner at 7:30pm.
May 20-22: tastings, meals, tours in the Burgundy region
May 23: breakfast at hotel; check-out by 11am.