Arrival at Hotel Belle Epoque, a 3 star hotel and just 3 minutes walk from Beaune´s famous historic sites. For more information, www.hotel-belleepoque-beaune.com
DAY 1
10.00 AM :
At Sensation Vin Review of the essentials of Burgundies: varieties, geography of the vineyards, AOC... Introduction to wine tasting : visual, olfactory and gustative examination Blind tasting of 6 wines
Example for a tasting of 6 wines White wines : Pernand Vergelesses 2005, Saint Aubin 1er cru Combes 2006, Puligny Montrachet 2002 Red wines : Beaune Clos des Mariages 2005; Monthélie 1er cru Meix Bataille 2004, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2001
11.00 AM :
Wine Tour with Burgundy Discovery You visit two family owned growers and taste around 12 wines from the bottle and, where possible, barrel, in ancient cellars and meet the growers. We drive you through the beautiful Burgundy villages and vineyards, taking a close look at the vines to appreciate better the terroir and aspect. The tour includes a 3-course burgundy style lunch with wine. For more information, www.burgundydiscovery.com
DAY 2
A day for you to self-explore Beaune´s famous sites (Hospices de Beaune, Cathedral, shops...)