OCTOBER 14 - 29, 2012
SUNDAY
- Pick up from Dijon Train Station and short transfer to Beaune
- Check in then enjoy a private walking tour of Beaune, with expert Guide Colette
Barbier, which will be followed by a wine-tasting and a review of our itinerary for the week
- Welcome reception, wine-tasting and a review of our itinerary for the week
- Dinner tonight is at Aupres Du Clocher (Pommard)
MONDAY
- After breakfast we visit the picturesque CLOS VOUGEOT where once again expert Guide Colette Barbier shares her knowledge of this historic location
- Short drive to our first wine visit of the day, DOMAINE COLLOTTE - MARSANNAY-LA-COTE
- Lunch today at Restaurant Simon (Flagey-Echézeaux)
- After lunch a short drive south to the small but highly regarded Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux in Nuits Saint Georges for our second visit
TUESDAY
- This morning we have a private visit with Pierre and Guy Moine at La Ferme Du Poiset, makers of some of the finest Chevre Cheese in France
- A short drive to the quaint village of Morey-Saint-Denis, for our first wine tasting at Domaine des Lambrays
- Lunch will be at La Cabotte (Nuits-Saint George)
- Our second tasting of the morning will find us once again in Morey-St.-Denis, at Domaine David Clark
WEDNESDAY
- After breakfast a short drive for our first visit with fifth generation wine-grower, Raymond Dupont-Fahn in MEURSAULT
- Today we're being hosted at Chateau de Chassagne, one of the best addresses in the wine region of the Côte d’Or, for lunch and a wine tasting
- After lunch our second tasting is at Domaine Rémi Jobard, in Meursault.
THURSDAY
- After a leisurely breakfast, guests will have time to explore Beaune on their own.
- We'll meet for lunch at Ma Cuisine (Beaune)
- After lunch our second tasting is at Domaine Cecil Tremblay - Volnay
- Our final dinner tonight will be at the Michelin starred Loiseau des Vignes in Beaune
FRIDAY
- Early morning departure today for a shuttle back to the Dijon Rail station for trains to Paris and beyond
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full information and welcome package
- Welcome reception with local wine
- 5 night's Luxury accommodation in 'Deluxe' guestrooms at the Hotel Le Cep
- Pick up and drop off at the Dijon train station and all transfers during the tour
- Private walking tour of Beaune
- oining us all week will be Professional Guide Colette Barbier who teaches the History of Gastronomy and Wine at the University of Dijon
- A visit to the famous, picturesque CLOS VOUGEOT
- A private visit at La Ferme Du Poiset, makers of some of the finest Chevre Cheese's in France
- At tasting and lunch at the Chateau de Chassagne, one of the best addresses in the wine region of the Côte d’Or
- 5 breakfasts; 4 lunches; 2 dinners
- All beverages during the seven meals are provided in the price of the tour
What this means is that ample red and white wines, still and sparkling bottled water, and coffee or tea will be served along with all six meals provided as part of this tour
- Additional aperitifs or digestives will be the responsibility of individuals
- Entries to all private wine tastings throughout the region
- All gratuities during the tour
- Price Per Person - $4149.00 (Price does not include airfare)
- Single Supplement - $325.00 (note: single guests may request to be paired to avoid the single supplement fee)
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Burgundy Links
CHARLES de GAULLE AIRPORT (CDG)
www.paris-cdg.com
TGV TRAINS
www.sncf.com
www.tgv.com
HOTEL
www.hotel-cep-beaune.com
OUR GUIDE COLETTE BARBIER
www.burgundy-guide.com
RESTAURANTS
Aupres Du Clocher Pommard
Restaurant Simon Flagey-Echézeaux
La Cabotte Nuits-Saint-Georges
Chateau de Chassagne Montrachet
Ma Cuisine Beaune
Bernard Loiseau Beaune
WINE TASTING LOCATIONS
Domaine des Lambrays
Domaine David Clark
Chevillon Chezeaux
Domaine Cecile Tremblay
CITY OF BEAUNE
www.beaune-burgundy.com
wikipedia on Beaune