Itinerary

Day 1 Paris-Reims
Pick up at your Paris hotel by your English-speaking, wine expert guide/driver at 8am. Depart for Champagne, just a 1 ½ hour drive
from Paris. Arrive in Reims, the “capital” of the Champagne region, where you’ll visit the spectacular Reims Cathedral, where the
Kings of France were crowned for 800 years. Visit one of the best major Champagne houses in Reims: Veuve Clicquot, Pommery,
Ruinart, Taittinger or Mumm. You’ll visit their majestic cellars, most dating back to Roman times with huge chalk pits and miles of
galleries; then enjoy a tasting of their fine Champagnes and some time for shopping in their boutique. Enjoy a lovely welcome lunch
at a casual local bistrot in the heart of Reims. This afternoon, you’ll travel into the beautiful Champagne vineyards to visit one of
the top boutique Champagne houses, like Tarlant, Billecart Salmon or Vilmart (these visits are usually with the winemaker him or
herself). Check in late afternoon to your luxury 4-star hotel, Chateau Hotel Les Crayeres conveniently located in Reims. Enjoy a
delicious dinner at your hotel’s excellent restaurant (reservations only).

Day 2 Grand Crus of the Cote des Blancs  B
Today you’ll explore the finest (and loveliest) winegrowing region of Champagne, the Côte des Blancs (“hillsides of the whites”),
which are covered with Chardonnay grapes. Visit and taste at two of the finest boutique producers of the Côtes des Blancs, like
Champagne Agrapart et Fils, Gimmonet or Varnier-Fanniere. Enjoy lunch along the way. Explore the charming hilltop village of
Hautvillers. Here you will visit the abbey and tomb of Dom Perignon, the famous monk so well-known for his contributions to the
development of Champagne as we know it today. End the afternoon in Epernay with a tour of the legendary Champagne house of
Moet et Chandon. Here, you’ll have a private tour devoted to the cuvée Dom Perignon, which is only made in the best vintage
years from 100% Grand Cru grapes. A tasting of one of the finest vintages of Dom Perignon will close your visit, in a private salon
with one of Moêt’s distinguished sommeliers. Dine once again at your hotel’s excellent restaurant (reservations only).

Day 3 Reims, Chablis and Burgundy  B
The morning is yours to discover Reims or simply relax and enjoy the views and amenities of your hotel. Check out and head
towards Burgundy. We’ll stop along the way in Chablis. Known for its dry white wines made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, these
wines are among the most elegant and sought-after in France. Continue to Beaune in the heart of Burgundy. Check into the elegant
4-star Luxury Hotel Le Cep, ideally located in the very center of Beaune, just around the corner from the Hôtel Dieu (Hospices).
You have the evening free tonight to enjoy this charming town and discover its great restaurants, with our suggestions.

Day 4  Côte de Nuits   B, L
Your exploration of Burgundy starts in the place where winemaking first began in this region, the historic Clos de Vougeot. This
beautiful 13th century monastery is now owned by the Confrérie du Tastevin, the famous wine brotherhood of Burgundy. During
a fascinating guided tour of the Clos, learn how wine was made in the Middle Ages and see their massive 13th century wine presses
that still work to this day! Afterward,you’ll taste Premier and Grand Cru wines at one of the best producers of Grand Cru appellation
Clos de Vougeot. Lunch will be at the charming country inn (wines included). This afternoon includes tastings at two star
producers of the Côtes de Nuits (we often visit Domaine Henri Rebourseau, Domaine Bertagna , Domaine des Lambrays, among
others). You have the evening free tonight to enjoy this charming town and discover its great restaurants, with our suggestions.

Day 5  Côte de Beaune   B, L
Explore the Côte de Beaune today, home to the greatest Grand Cru white wine vineyards like the legendary Montrachet, as well as
the famous appellations of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Bolnay. The Côte de Beaune is best known for its great white wines
made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, perfectly suited to the limestone soils. The whites of the Côte de Beaune are full-bodied, with
tremendous elegance, complexity and minerality. The reds are generally more feminine and lighter bodied than in the Côte de Nuite
with softer tannins. Enjoy a fun and informative wine tasting lunch of delicious local specialties at a local domaine, with up to 12 wines
beautifully paired with your meal. This afternoon you will have your choice of one or two more tastings in the Côte de Beaune’s most
famous appellations. Return to your hotel for an evening on your own.

Day 6  Transfer to Dijon   B
Following breakfast, enjoy free time discovering Beaune at your leisure. Enjoy a private transfer to the Beaune or Dijon train
station at a time that suits you, and continue your journeys with fond memories of Champagne and Burgundy, and all their
splendor.

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