Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
Meeting point description: You'll be picked up at the centrally located meeting point in Dijon.(16 Place Darcy, 21000 Dijon, France)
Not allowed:Children under 18 years old are not permitted on this tour
Know in advance:Winery visits are pre-arranged; please arrive at the meeting point on time
Lunch is not included and will be at your own expense during free time in Beaune
Entrance to the Hospices de Beaune is not included
Remember to bring:To protect the environment, plastic water bottles are no longer provided during tours; please bring your own reusable bottle. Water and refills are available at wineries and attractions visited
Comfortable shoes for walking
The Côte de Nuits is primarily renowned for producing grand, powerful Pinot Noir red wines with excellent aging potential. While the Côte de Beaune also produces quality Pinot Noir, it is more famous for its exquisite Chardonnay white wines, especially from villages like Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.
Yes, the Côte de Beaune is indeed situated within Burgundy's Côte d'Or region. The Côte d'Or is one of Burgundy's most central wine-producing areas, traditionally divided into the northern Côte de Nuits and the southern Côte de Beaune.
The Côte de Nuits is the northern part of Burgundy's core Côte d'Or region. It is known for its numerous Grand Cru vineyards and focuses on crafting some of the world's finest, most complex Pinot Noir red wines with long aging potential.
Bourgogne is a historic wine region in eastern France, globally recognized for its concept of 'Terroir'. The region primarily produces Pinot Noir red wines and Chardonnay white wines. Its defining characteristic is the emphasis on 'Terroir', the belief that the soil, climate, and topography of different vineyard plots impart unique flavors to the wines, showcasing great diversity and complexity.
The French pronunciation of 'Bourgogne' is approximately 'boor-GOHN-yuh'. The 'g' sound is soft, similar to the 's' in the English word 'measure', and the 'gne' has a nasal sound akin to 'ny'.
Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region is world-renowned for its exceptional Pinot Noir red wines. These wines typically exhibit elegant structure, rich aromas (such as red berries, earth, and spice), and excellent aging potential. Famous villages include Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, and Nuits-Saint-Georges.
While the Côte de Beaune also produces quality Pinot Noir red wines, it is particularly famous for its world-class Chardonnay white wines. These whites are typically full-bodied, elegant, and complex, often displaying aromas of apple, pear, citrus, nuts, and butter, complemented by refreshing minerality. Renowned white wine villages include Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet.
Winery tours of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune typically include visits to multiple local wineries, which can range from family-run boutique estates to larger producers. You'll have the opportunity to walk through vineyards, learn about terroir and winemaking techniques from local experts, and taste a variety of wines from these unique appellations under professional guidance, gaining deep insights into their distinctive flavors.