Burgundy is the old France, where the past lives in concert with the present. Historic châteaux, miles of straight Roman roads and magnificent churches are a constant reminder of Burgundy's heritage. Burgundy is a land of culture, countryside, fine food and wine; a land where life is relaxed and enjoyed. The area is rich in culture, history, gastronomy and world-famous wines, and is renowned for its warm hospitality and inimitable knack for enjoying life. Familiar names like Beaune, Meursault, Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet evoke the tradition and "joie de vive" of the region's top wine growers, where love of wine is so much a part of daily life. Passing old honey-colored stone houses and ancient walls along the quiet, winding wine roads, gives the impression of having gone back in time.

 

A first-class hotel, private visits to top producers and sumptuous dining await as you discover the prestigious wines, history and beauty of Burgundy. You'll enjoy extensive tastings at top wine estates in Burgundy with wine expert Todd Ross, a professional local guide, and internationally award-winning photojournalist Peter Martin, Managing Director of MARTIN KEEGAN TOURS, LLC.

 

SUNDAY, Day 1 - Welcome to Burgundy! Pick up from Dijon Train Station and short transfer to Beaune. Check in to the charming and historic 5-star Hôtel Le Cep. After settling in, we will gather for a wine-tasting introduction to the Burgundy wine region, and a review of our itinerary for the week. Dinner tonight is at the excellent Aupres Du Clocher in Pommard. “Young chef Rémi Genot has come back to his roots in this famous wine-growing village, after a glittering career in the region. He pays homage to local producers and showcases the fine cuts of meat prepared by his father in the neighboring butchery. As comfortable working with vegetables as with fish and meat, he creates meticulous dishes that are replete with color and character.”Guide Michelin 

  

MONDAY, Day 2 (A Day in the Côte Chalonnais) - After breakfast it's a half-an-hour's drive south into the Côte Chalonnais for our first wine tasting visit of the day at Domaine François Raquillet in Mercurey. The Raquillet family have been winegrowers in the area for more than 11 generations. At this 14-hectare domaine, “winemaking is classic, with destemmed grapes and carefully chosen new oak, producing rich, generous reds and fleshy, succulent whites.”RobertParker.com Afterward, we will take a ten-minute drive south to the neighboring village of Givry, for lunch at the stylish Maison Minori. In Japanese, "Minori" means "the harvest", or "the fruit of"... a word that echoes the travelling journeys of chef-owner Sébastien Dorier. After Lunch, we will wend our way to the hamlet of Touches, to one of the Côte Chalonnais’s finest estates, Domaine Tupinier-Bautista where we will discover, according to RobertParker.com, “red and white Mercurey at its most gourmand and seductive!” Dinner tonight is a short walk from our hotel to the rue du Faubourg Madeleine, and one Beaune's many fine bistros, l'Ardoise, known for its traditional Burgundian dishes and well-curated wine list. 

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TUESDAY, Day 3 (Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune) - This morning, after breakfast, we have a guided visit and tasting with Fromagerie Gaugry in Brochon. Cheese is close to the heart of the French, and Gaugry is integral in keeping the local Burgundian traditions alive with its incomparable Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin, Brochonnais and many more! Afterward, it's just a short drive to Gevrey-Chambertin and our first winery visit of the day at Domaine Drouhin-Laroze. This impeccable domaine has been a family-run estate since 1850, located in the heart of one of Burgundy’s most important villages. Their holdings include parcels in six grands crus and four of Gevrey’s premiers crus, as well as several village wines. After our tour we’ll enjoy a hearty wine-tasting lunch prepared by our hosts, from their dining room overlooking an enclosed vineyard, with a selection of Drouhin-Laroze’s brilliant wines! After lunch narrow vineyard tracks will lead us through the hillside vineyards of Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny to Vougeot, where we will pause to visit the Château du Clos de Vougeot, then again southward into Vosne-Romanée where we will have a chance to regard the legendary vineyard of Romanée-Conti, where our expert local guide will share their knowledge of this historic location. Afterward, we will continue to Beaune and our second winery visit of the day at Maison Louis Jadot. Jadot is one of the most trusted and revered wine houses in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, and one of its largest. Frédéric Barnier, Jadot’s esteemed winemaker, and his team balance tradition and technology, focusing on the purest expression of each wine across a vast spectrum of Burgundy’s terroirs. Tonight guests have the evening to themselves to explore Beaune and have dinner on their own with our recommendations. From bistros and bars à vins, to Michelin-starred addresses, try Le Caveau des Arches, Le Bénaton, L’Ecusson, Le Bistro de L'Hôtel, La Superb Bar à Manger, Soul Kitchen, and Le P'tit Paradis, just to name a few. 

  

WEDNESDAY, Day 4 (Environs de Beaune) - This morning guests will have the option to take in Beaune’s Wednesday Market held in the Place de la Halle and inside the Halle de Beaune starting at 7:00AM until 1:00PM, take a stroll and discover Beaune’s many wonderful shops, or enjoy a private walking tour of Beaune, with our expert guide, pointing out important local landmarks such as the Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu and the Collégiale Notre-Dame. Lunch is on one’s own today with our recommendations. In the afternoon, we’ll gather at the appointed time for a short drive to the nearby suburb of Bligny-lès-Beaune, to visit the cellars of the energetic and industrious vigneron Pierre Meurgey. Here, Meurgey presides over the vinification and élevage of wines from his eponymously named domaine which concentrates on wines from the Côte de Beaune, and a separate project, Meurgey-Croses, crafting wines from family-owned plots in the Mâconnais. As well, along with principal owner Marc O’Connell, and partner Philippe Remoissenet, he is a partner in, and general manager of, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, a domaine resurrected in 2011, whose wines are also vinified and cellared at the property. Dinner will find us enjoying the cozy Burgundian bistro cuisine and wines at La Table du Square in Beaune. 

  

THURSDAY, Day 5 - After a leisurely breakfast, we'll drive to the charming and picturesque village of Pernand-Vergelesses for a tasting at the family-run estate of Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine, who proudly produce a compelling range of wines from the northern Côte-de-Beaune, including many from the Grands Crus Corton and Corton-Charlemagne. Next, we’ll transit to the wine village of Meursault to lunch at Le Soufflot à Mersault, one of the region’s most popular new restaurants and a haunt of the local winemaking scene. It boasts a wine list of some of the region’s stars, as well as its best up-and-coming talent, along with excellent selections from throughout France. Next, we’ll head in the direction of Chassagne-Montrachet, stopping along the route to regard the vineyard constellation of Montrachet and its associated grands crus. In Chassange, we will be welcomed to our final winery visit of the tour at Domaine Marc Morey et Fils. The origins of this thoroughly traditional domaine stretch back to 1919, when Fernand Morey presided over the winemaking. His son, Marc Morey, ran the domaine until 2003, when Sabine Mollard took over the reins. This domaine’s surface are covers a mere 9 hectares, focused in Chassagne-Montrachet. The watch words here are rigor and a deep respect for viticulture, and it shines through in their wines. Gathering for our final night in Beaune, our farewell dinner is at another of the region’s institutions, Caves Madeleine, in Beaune. “A stone's throw from the town centre, this wine bar-restaurant is a little gem. Chef Martial has hooked up with the best local producers, including some top wine growers, to create wholesome, punchy cuisine that is rife with flavour, ... Relaxed, no-fuss service – the focus is firmly on the contents of your glass and your plate.” Guide Michelin 

 

FRIDAY, Day 6 - Early morning departure today for a shuttle back to the Dijon Rail station for trains to Paris or onward travel.

Tour Dates:

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October 12-17, 2025

June 7-12, 2026

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October 4-9, 2026