Burgundy Uncorked Private Wine Tasting Tour in Beaune: 3 Independent Wineries, Grand Cru Wines, Lunch
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This private wine tasting tour lasts about eight to nine hours and begins with a drive through the vineyards and historic villages of the Côte de Beaune. The first stop is Puligny-Montrachet for a thirty-minute visit to discuss the terroir and wine classification of the region. Next, the tour visits an independent winery in Santenay for about an hour and a half. Guests meet the winemaker in the vineyard and then walk to the cellar to taste six wines, including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Santenay, with premier cru selections. The tour continues to Monthelie for another hour and a half at an independent winegrower’s ancient winery and cellars, where guests taste five wines from Meursault, Monthelie, and Beaune, including premier cru. After this, there is a ninety-minute lunch break at a local restaurant in Nuits-Saint-Georges, which is included in the tour. Following lunch, the group visits the Grand Cru vineyards on the Hill of Corton in Aloxe-Corton for thirty minutes to observe changes in terroir and landscape north of Beaune. The final winery stop is in Vosne-Romanée, reached by traveling north through the Côte de Nuits past Nuits-Saint-Georges. Guests spend about an hour and a half at an independent winery, where they see vineyards such as Romanée-Conti and La Tâche and taste five wines including premier and grand cru. The tour ends with a thirty-minute return drive to Beaune along the Route des Grands Crus. Included in the tour are private air-conditioned transportation, bottled water, personalized tasting notes, and explanations of Burgundy’s wine history, terroir, and classification. The tour focuses on three independent wineries with talented young winemakers and includes tasting grand cru wines, providing an uncorked experience of Burgundy’s wine regions. The itinerary may vary depending on winery availability, and guest requests are accommodated when possible.
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Puligny-Montrachet
Drive through the vineyards and ancient wine villages of Côte de Beaune to the Grand Crus of Montrachet. Stop here to discuss the terroir and wine classification.
30 min
Santenay
Visit an independent winegrower in their vineyard. Walk to the cave where guests taste six wines with the grower, including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet, and Santenay, with premier cru selections.
90 min
Monthelie
Tour an independent winegrower's ancient winery and cellars in Monthelie. Learn about their winemaking methods and taste five wines from Meursault, Monthelie, and Beaune, including premier cru.
90 min
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Take a break for a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. Lunch is included in the tour price.
90 min
Aloxe-Corton
Visit the Grand Cru vineyards on the Hill of Corton to explore the terroir and landscape changes north of Beaune.
30 min
Vosne-Romanee
Travel north through the Côte de Nuits past Nuits-Saint-Georges to Vosne-Romanée. See the vineyards of Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and others. Visit an independent winegrower and taste five wines including premier and grand cru.
90 min
Beaune
Return to Beaune via the Route des Grands Crus. The route and winery visits may change depending on availability while maintaining the quality of wines tasted.
30 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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