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AU$242 Per Person
AU$242 Per Person
- Tour Type
Minivan Tour - France RegionBurgundy
- Duration8 hours
- Tour CodeFIT-19-4666
- Capacity8 passengers
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Description
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- Tour HighlightsActivity Wine tasting sessionsAdmission All entrance fees includedEscorted tour Experienced private English speaking guideTransportation Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
Summary
Discover Burgundy wines, gastronomy and history on this full-day tour. During this tour, visit a local domain in Beaune and enjoy a wine tasting session, drive along the famous Grand Crus road, explore Château du Clos de Vougeot and enjoy another wine tasting in a local domain in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
This tour is available from March 1st to October 31st.
Departure Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Point: Beaune Tourist Office
Itinerary
Tour and wine tasting in a local domain in Beaune
Discover an estate situated in the heart of Beaune. With the owner, you will taste white wines such as Saint-Aubin, Meursault 1er cru “les Charmes” or the famous Grand cru Corton – Charlemagne.Lunch at leisure upon your guide's suggestions in Beaune. Free time and lunch at leisure in Beaune, possibility to discover the Hospices de Beaune on your own (entrances to be paid on site).
The Hospices de Beaune which have, since their foundation in 1443 by the Chancellor Nicolas Rolin, kept their doors open to everyone without interruption. This institution, unique in its historical and wine-producing, is closely connected with the economic life of the region.
Route des Grands Crus
Sightseeing along the Grands Crus road and stop at the famous Romanée-Conti. Considered as the most prestigious name of Burgundy, this plot of 1, 8 hectares produces the most expensive wine of the world.Picturesque drive along the Côte de Nuits through the villages of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot. Discover the “Champs-Elysées” of Burgundy. We will take advantage of being in those prestigious vineyards to explain the Terroir and the different steps needed along the year to harvest the best Pinot Noir possible. L’expression du Terroir”.
Guided tour of the Château du Clos de Vougeot
Founded in 1098 by the monks of the abbey of Cîteaux, the vineyard of the Clos de Vougeot represents more than 50 hectares of vines owned today by more than 80 different owners. Its wine is one of the most famous Grands crus of Burgundy. Today, the castle welcomes the different “chapitres” (dinners) of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (the Brotherhood of the Knights of Tastevin).Tour and wine tasting in a local domain around Nuits-Saint-Georges
In the heart of the town which gave its name to the Côte de Nuits, you will discover a new estate. Through this tour, you will learn the different techniques of winemaking which give these wines of exception!At 5:30 pm, your guide will drop you off at the Beaune Tourist Office.
Inclusions
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
- English and Spanish speaking guide
- Tasting 10 wines: Village, Premiers and 2 Grands Crus Wines and tour
- Wine tasting in a local domain in Beaune
- Lunch at leisure upon your guide's suggestions in Beaune, Route des Grands Crus
- Guided tour of the Clos Vougeot
- Tour and wine tasting in a local domain around Nuits-Saint-Georges
Exclusions
- Other drinks and meals
- Personal expenses
- Extra hours
Important Notes
- Child price is available. Contact us for more information.
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