II: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, France
Burgundy Wine Tours
Exclusive Entrée to Great Growth Vineyards and Aging Caves
Ross Wine Tours offers in-depth tour experiences with some of Burgundy’s most renowned Domaines and Grand and Premier Cru properties across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Chablis, the Maçonnais and Côte Chalonnaise.
With such respected firms as Bouchard Père & Fils, Domaine Faiveley, and Olivier Leflaive—each a respected family-owned grower and négociant in Burgundy—our tours offer deeper levels of insight, contact, and knowledge of this world-famous wine region, its people, and unique culture.
Tours might start at Domaine Faiveley, established in 1825, and be followed by visits to its vineyards and, later, aging caves, with tastings from special vintage-dated barrels conducted by the winemakers.Contact us for private Burgundy wine Tours.
2 Sample Itineraries:
1) BURGUNDY: SAMPLE 2-DAY – 1-NIGHT ITINERARY
“TASTES OF BURGUNDY”
Let Burgundy lover David Lincoln Ross design a custom-tailored journey through one of the most beautiful and historic corners of France: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, the Maçonnais, and Côte Chalonnaise.
Explore exclusive, private Domains and châteaux across this world-famous region and meet some of the most talented Burgundian owners and winemakers, taste their silky red and white wines, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and stay at luxury châteaux and hotels.
- Traveling from Paris or Champagne, you arrive in Beaune before noon to be met by your local, expert guide with luxury transportation for the entire 2-day visit.
- Following a short, individually guided visit to Hospices de Beaune Museum, where the building’s architectural importance and civic role in the city’s wine trade are explained, you will finish the morning with a private tour and tasting at one of Burgundy’s top wine producer’s headquarter offices and caves for a tasting of Grand and Premier Cru wines.
- Then an exquisite lunch is already reserved for you at Le Jardin des Remparts, in Beaune, which is a famous 1-Star Michelin address well known to the local wine trade.
- In the afternoon, by private chauffeur, you will be driven to the lovely village of Puligny-Montrachet and one of the appellation’s most respected winegrowers, where its winemaker and/or owner conducts a private tasting of their finest Grand and Premier Cru wines from selected vintages.
- After the tasting, you check into the excellent 4-Star Hotel Olivier Leflaive; the balance of afternoon is free, and we encourage you to walk around the charming Puligny-Montrachet village.
- Then, that evening, you will enjoy a multi-course gourmet dinner featuring local products at the Hotel’s La Table Olivier Leflaive.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- In the morning, accompanied by your expert local guide, you will tour and visit a number of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and domains, including Romanée Conti, Richebourg, all via private chauffer.
- Lunch will be served by prior arrangement at a top private Domaine/Château in Côte de Nuits.
- In the afternoon your private chauffeur will return you and your party to Beaune; Paris; or to Roissy/Charles de Gaulle airport, per your instructions.
PRICE WILL DEPEND ON SEASON, NUMBER OF TRAVELERS, AND SPECIFIC REQUESTS:
Email David at david@rosswinetours.com for details.
Tours will include but are not limited to:
- Tasting and tour of 3 top Burgundian négociants and domaines
- Visit to Dijon and its Musée de Beaux Arts
- Tour Cistercian Abbey at Cîteaux or a visit to a Cru Beaujolais vineyard
- Visit to Hospices de Beaune to appreciate the importance of its annual charity auction, Beaune
- Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune to taste famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines at their vineyards and caves
- Optional 1-day excursions to the Mâcon, Beaujolais, or Rhône wine regions
- For more information and prices,
email David at david@rosswinetours.com or call David at +1 646 420 7214.
2) BURGUNDY: Sample 5-DAY– 4-NIGHT ITINERARY
“TASTES OF BURGUNDY”
Let Burgundy wine lover David Lincoln Ross create a custom-tailored journey through one of the most beautiful and historic corners of France: Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, the Maçonnais, and Côte Chalonnaise.
Explore exclusive, private domains and châteaux across this world-famous region and meet some of the most talented Burgundian owners and winemakers, taste their silky red and white wines, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and stay at luxury châteaux and hotels.
- Traveling from Paris or Champagne, you will arrive in Maçon in the late morning where you will be met by your local, expert guide and afforded luxury transportation during your entire visit.
- During your visit, moving gradually through the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits appellations, your 5-day voyage will take in all the important Côte d’Or vineyards and domains as well as key cultural landmarks.
- Following your arrival in Maçon, you are invited for a private wine tasting of some the most enjoyable Maçonnais wines, with expert winemakers at a leading Maçon winemaker and/or owner.
- Lunch is reserved at a top Michelin-rated restaurant in town.
- After lunch, you will be driven to Cluny, for a private guided tour of this historic Abbey.
- Then, after Cluny, by your private chauffeur, you will be taken to Chalon-sur Saone, where you will taste wines of the Côte Chalonnaise at La Maison des Vins with an expert local winemaker or domain owner.
- Check-in at a nearby Luxury 5-Star Hotel, including dinner reservations at its Michelin-rated restaurant, with a menu featuring regional specialties and locally sourced ingredients
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Depart for Tournus and a private, guided visit at the lovely, historic Abbey Saint Philibert.
- Later, you will enjoy a private wine tasting revealing the secrets of Burgundy
- Lunch at local, Michelin-rated restaurant featuring local dishes and ingredients.
- After lunch, you will have a private guided tour of the historically significant Château de Cormatin between Tournus and Cluny.
- Return to Hotel and free to tour region with or without your private chauffeur and expert guide.
- Dinner at local, Michelin-rated or starred restaurant.
- Morning guided tour of Chalon-sur-Saone: the Old Town
- Proceed to Domaine du Cellier aux Moines in the Côte Chalonnaise, where you will have a private tour, tasting and lunch with owner Philippe Pascale; by prior arrangement and invitation only. The Cellier aux Moines’ Givry vineyards were first planted by the monks of Cluny almost 1,000 years ago; today the Domaine’s certified organic Premier Cru reds, whites and other wines are winning awards and acclaim around the world
- Following lunch, you are driven north to Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. There, you will have a private guided tour of Clos de Vougeot, a place well known for its traditions carried along times by its global “Chapters” and the Brotherhood of the Chevaliers du Tastevin.
- Then, there will be a private wine tasting at an estate in Nuit Saint Georges with a winemaker or domain owner.
- Return via Private Chauffer to your Chalon-sur-Saone-area luxury Hotel.
- In the evening, a multi-course gourmet dinner and wines is reserved at a nearby local, Michelin-starred restaurant.
- After breakfast, you will depart for Dijon with Private Chauffer.
- On arrival, you will have a private guided tour of Dijon, with a focus on wine-related and historic buildings.
- After your tour, lunch in Dijon is reserved at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Them in the afternoon, via Private Chauffer, leave for Beaune, a short trip, leaving time for you to visit the historic Hospices de Beaune and the Hotel-Dieu in Beaune with your dedicated private guide.
- Next a private wine tasting at one of the top Beaune merchants of this appellations red and white wines, both Grand and Premier Cru examples.
- Check in at Beaune’s Luxury Hotel.
- Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Beaune.
- Breakfast at Hotel in Beaune.
- Leave Chalon for Guedelon (135 miles / 2 and ½ hour drive)
- Then, you have a reservation for lunch in the Guedelon Tavern, where a “Medieval” lunch will be served with accompanying Burgundy red and white wines.
- Leave for St Bris le Vineux to experience the famous vineyards of Chablis and Grand Auxerrois
- Visit Bailly Cellars and wine tasting
- Private Chauffer return to Beaune, Dijon, Paris, or to Roissy/Charles de Gaulle airport.
PRICE WILL DEPEND ON SEASON, NUMBER OF TRAVELERS AND SPECIFIC REQUESTS:
Email David at david@rosswinetours.com for details.
Optional Activities:
Guided Bicycle Touring
Expert Cooking Classes
Mushroom and truffe Hunting (in season)
Fly Fishing with local guide
Horseback riding
Picnics with wine matchups
