Burgundy Discovery: Private Wine Tasting Tour of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits
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45 Ratings
Puligny-Montrachet
Embark on a private wine tasting tour of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits with Burgundy Discovery. Explore the rich Burgundian history, meet independent winegrowers, visit cellars, and experience a fun and innovative approach to wine appreciation.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puligny-Montrachet - We will drive through the vineyards and ancient wine villages of Côte de Beaune to the great Grand Crus of Montrachet, where will stop to discuss terroir and classification of our wines.
  • Santenay - Visit an Independent Winegrower, meeting in their vineyard where they will explain their Domaine. Walk to the Cave where you will taste 6 wines with the grower - a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir selection from Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet and Santenay, including Premier Crus.
  • Monthelie - Visit an Independent Winegrower in the hidden gem of Monthelie. Tour their ancient winery and cellars while they explain their winemaking practices. Taste 5 wines from Meursault, Monthelie, and Beaune, including Premier Cru.
  • Volnay - Take a break for a relaxing traditional lunch in a local restaurant (not included in the tour price)
  • Aloxe-Corton - Visit the Grand Cru vineyards of the Hill of Corton to explore the changes in terroir and landscape to the north of Beaune
  • Vosne-Romanee - Travel north through the Côte de Nuits passing through Nuits St Georges to the village of Vosne-Romanée to see the iconic vineyards of Romanée Conti, La Tache and more. Visit an Independent Winegrower to taste 5 wines - Premier and Grand Cru
  • Beaune - Return to Beaune via the Route des Grand Crus.
    This is a sample itinerary, we do not have a set tour. The route and location of visits may vary depending upon grower availability. Guest requests will be accommodated where possible. The quality level of wines tasted will be maintained.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Personalised Information Pack & Tasting Notes
  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting including Grand Cru at 3 independent family domaines
  • Experienced local guide, fully licensed and qualified
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Explanation of the history, terroir, and wine classification of the region
  • Scenic drive through UNESCO World Heritage site of Burgundy with photo stops
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks with lunch
Additional Information

Since 2003, Burgundy Discovery has been establishing connections that allow us to arrange exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits. We prioritize small, independent winemakers who craft superior wines, eschewing larger, more commercial wineries. Our small group of WSET certified professionals is dedicated to delivering top-notch, quality tours, a fact reflected in our glowing reviews.

As English speakers, we excel in clearly articulating with our clients and comprehending their requirements. Come with us to explore the deep-seated history of Burgundy that has formed our renowned wine region. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the vineyards, interact with the winemakers, experience their historic cellars, and sample their wines. Gain knowledge about pairing food and wine and much more through a customized private tour day.

Enjoying wine is primarily about individual experience. Acquire knowledge about your own wine tastes in a novel and entertaining manner. We might just permanently transform your perception about the intriguing world of wine!

Location
Puligny-Montrachet
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wotan1235
Oct 12, 2023
No empty glasses here! - Our guide was Robert Pygott of Burgundy Discovery, a veteran sommelier and Burgundy expert whose knowledge, expertise, and engaging personality made this tour a fantastic experience. It exceeded all of my lofty expectations. We sampled 18 wines directly at 3 different vigneron, including premier and grand cru! Lunch in Beaune was fabulous, and Robert drove us through numerous famous villages and vineyards, explaining and pointing out interesting aspects along the way. The AC LandRover was comfortable, and water and excellent maps, info and tasting sheets were provided. Altogether I can’t praise and recommend this tour highly enough, well worth the price especially if you’re interested in wine and Burgundy. This tour leaves no stone unturned, and wine glass empty!
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Jonathanbusa
Jun 2, 2023
Great private tour - We had a great day on a private tour with Stephane. The private tour experience was exceptional, easily one of our favorite days in a 10 day trip to France. Having the guide all to ourselves was very helpful. We had great food at lunch, and it was very interesting to learn about the history of Burgundian wine. Stephane’s life experiences give him some added perspective that my wife and I both found very valuable. We were completely lost the first time we walked into a wine store in Beaune, but after our trip we felt like pros, debating the merits of Grand Crus vs Premiere Crus vs Village wines from the various regions. We highly recommend.
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Scibbyscrib
Mar 27, 2023
Great experience in Burgundy - Great day with Robert and as others stated. He is a great guide and we enjoyed the experience very much. Having never been to the region, Robert shared a lot of knowledge with us and lined up some great tastings. We opted for the upgraded lunch and glad we did. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn about Burgundy!
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355angusb
Jul 4, 2022
The Grand Cru of Burgundy wine tours! - It is not often that I write trip advisor reviews, but I feel sometimes an experience really warrants it. This was one of those times. A friend and myself had the pleasure of being shown round the region by Joy. Three things struck me throughout the tour. The first was the knowledge and passion that she had for the wine, vines, and area in general. Her knowledge was unmatched. The second was her eagerness to impart her knowledge and excitement onto members of the tour. You could feel her passion for the wine and got the sense that she wanted members of the group to be more informed and passionate about it as well. Last but not least, it was abundantly clear that she had genuine relationships with the farmers and domain owners and staff we met. I got the sense that during their time in Burgundy, Joy and her husband had not just formed business relationships with these individuals, they had become genuine friends. In every place we went, she was recognised and met with smiles, and more often than not, the owner or sommelier would go into the back looking for a bottle of the really good stuff. With most wine tours, you expect to walk away with a little more knowledge than you had before, but this tour was something a little more special. I walked away feeling as though I had gone through an induction, not just into the wine but into the culture and community of Burgundy itself. A truly unique experience which I would highly recommend. P.S the lunch was also excellent!
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Davefromnh
Jun 27, 2022
As good as it gets - Excellent wine - great wineries - exceptional information - all in all a wonderful day in burgundy. We were two couples spending a week in burgundy and wanting a day of wine where we didn't have to drive. Robert was excellent as a guide. He obviously has relationships with the wineries which got us better than expected wines - several premier crus and even a grand cru. All four of us enthusiastically recommend Burgundy Discovery.
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Kirk_m
May 22, 2022
Outstanding & Educational Wine Tour - Very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Learned all about wine growing and making in Burgundy while tasting an amazing array of wines at some wonderful vintners.
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Khangayle
May 21, 2022
Wonderful Burgundy Wine Tour - The tour was entertaining and educational. Joy really did an excellent job explaining Burgundy history and the wines. The lunch we had was exceptional. We highly recommend this company and tour.
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297willyg
May 5, 2022
Great tour for wine lovers - Our tour guide, Robert, is just a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wine and the region, we are very happy to have booked this tour. We visited three wineries, each with different styles, but all great. We tasted a wild varieties of Pinot noir and Chardonnay, and Robert has taught us a lot about wine tasting and background knowledge. This tour is well worth of our time and money,
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Jeffreycb9311bi
Apr 10, 2022
Wonderful Day with Joy in Burgundy - We really had an excellent time with Joy. She is really a font of knowledge, great humor, wonderful to taste with, and has such a great way with the various people she introduced us to. You can tell she really enjoys what she does. We didn't give she and Rob much notice, so we were especially impressed with the day they were able to arrange for us. We had three tasting experiences, plus a wonderful lunch in Volnay. Since the tour Joy has been really helpful in arranging our purchases and shipping. I highly recommend booking with Burgundy Discovery for a fantastic time.
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Muhammad
Sep 4, 2023
Perfect private tour! - Perfect Burgundy tour. Saw a nice range of wineries and tastings. Definitely let them know your preferences ahead of time and they will tailor your experience. Very friendly, nice car and perfect for private tour.
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