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Beaune
Beaune is the logical place to stay during a longer wine pilgrimage to the Cote d’Or and is actually the most visited city in Burgundy. It contains the headquarters of many well-respected Burgundy wine dealers in addition to grand historic sites and gourmet restaurants.
The Hundred Years War had recently been brought to a close but marauding bands, pillaging and destroying, contiued to provoke misery and famine throughout France. Beaune had particulalry suffered from these crimes and was declared destitute. In 1443 Nicolas Rolin and his wife, Guigone de Salins, chancellor of Burgundy to Duke Philip the Good, built the Hotel de Dieu as a hospital for the poor and needy. It is one of the finest examples of French fifteenth-century architecture and is now Beaune’s finest museum with its superb multi-colored Burgundian roof tiles. It now also houses the Museum of Wine of Burgundy.
Cotes de Beaune Wine Primer
White Wine: Very few of the wines from this area are white, but they are some of the finest examples of dry white wine produced in the world and are considered a benchmark for winemakers everywhere. Here the primary difference is the location of the vineyards, i.e. the soil and the slope of the land, making the difference between a Village wine and a Grand Cru wine. Below is a list of the most important villages and vineyards in the Cote de Beaune that produce white wines: |
| Village | Premier Cru | Grand Cru |
Aloxe-Corton
Beaune Meursult
Puligny-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet |
Clos des Mouches Les Perrieres Les Combettes Les Ruchottes |
Corton-Charlemagne
Montrachet* Montrachet* |
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* Corton-Charlemagne – there is a sweet story associated with this white wine. Emperor Charlelmagne’s wife demanded that the Emperor start producing the white wine for the red Corton kept staining his imperial bead and clothing! * The vineyards of Batard-Montrachet and Montrachet overlap between the villages of Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. * Montrachet is a small vineyard with 15 owners that produces perhaps the best dry white wine in the world. |
Day Tours Departing from Beaune
In Burgundy food and wine are an art form. Since Medievel times Burgundy has been famous for its local gastronomy, gourmet specialties and delicious home cooking. In fact the Abbey Cluny was just as famous for the delicious food the monks feasted on as it was for its devotion. You will eat well in Burgundy ! The food of this area of France is plentiful, rich and delicious. Charolais beef, chicken from Bresse, fish from the rivers, snails, Morvan honey, epoisse cheese all contribute to the hearty home styled Burgundian cuisine… not to mention the delicious regional wines that accompany every dish !
Burgundy wines are famous across the world. The vineyards, planted mostly with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties, are lovingly tended and produce the prestigious red burgundy wine and white burgundy wines respectively. Wineries can be visited and wine tastings are best way to get to know more about what the French call Terroir.
The Hundred Years War had recently been brought to a close but marauding bands, pillaging and destroying, contiued to provoke misery and famine throughout France. Beaune had particulalry suffered from these crimes and was declared destitute. In 1443 Nicolas Rolin and his wife, Guigone de Salins, chancellor of Burgundy to Duke Philip the Good, built the Hotel de Dieu as a hospital for the poor and needy. It is one of the finest examples of French fifteenth-century architecture and is now Beaune’s finest museum.
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Discovery Vineyard Tours
Discover the vineyards,the history of wine-making in Burgundy and the people who have perfected it for 2000 years.Take home with you a souvenir of their know-how to share with friends.
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Vineyard Tour of the Upper Slopes of Beaune and Nuits St. Georges
Cote de Beaune
Length of tour : 2 hours
10:00 Departure
Tour the vineyards of Pommard and Montrachet.
Take in the impressing view from the top of slopes. Taste several great wines in a medieval setting. Guided visit and one tasting in a wine cellar,
Cote de Nuits
Length of tout : 3 hours
14:30 Departure
Enjoy the privilege of gazing at the vineyards of Vougeot, Richebourg and Romanée Conti, all in one glance. Taste the prestigious wines in centuries-old cellars. One tasting in a wine cellar, and one in the vineyards.
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Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits
Departure from the Beaune Tourist Office or your hotel
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One Day Immersion
Presentation and course on the region of Burgundy: explaining the concept of wine appellations, winemaking, history & viticulture. Visit the Grand Crus Vineyards of Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits along with a tour of the Chateau de Clos Vougeot. Wine tastings in two traditional cellars, meeting two passionate winegrowers.
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Full Day
Presentation and course on the region of Burgundy: explaining the concept of wine appellations, winemaking, history & viticulture. Visit the Grand Crus Vineyards of Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits along with a tour of the Chateau de Clos Vougeot. Wine tastings in two traditional cellars, meeting two passionate winegrowers.
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Picnic in the vineyards, Visit a Château, Visit a Cheese Factory, Visit Beaune,
Wine Museum & Hotel Dieu, Visit a Mustard Factory.
Other Full Day Tour Options
Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Hautes Côtes +3 tastings
Mâconnais (Pouilly Fuissé), Beaujolais, + 2 tastings
Vezelay, Fontenay, Chablis + one tasting.
Half Day
Presentation and course on the region of Burgundy: explaining the concept of wine appellations, winemaking, history & viticulture. Visit the Grand Crus Vineyards of Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits along with an explanation of the terroirs of Montrachet, Corton, Vosne-Romanée etc. Tour of the Chateau de Clos Vougeot. Four Wine tastings in a traditional cellar, meeting passionate winegrowers and discover some of the great wines and Crus of Burgundy. Visit and discover the difference in terroirs between Montrachet, Corton, Clos Vougeot and other great Grand Crus.
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Lunch in a gastronomic Burgundian restaurant, Picnic in the vineyards, Visit a Château, Visit a Cheese Factory, Visit a Mustard Factory.
Other Half Day Tour Options
Côte de Beaune et Hautes côtes de Beaune (Aloxe Corton, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet).
Côte de Nuits et Grands crus (Romanée Conti, Clos de Vougeot, Chambertin).
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