Prepare to indulge your senses in the birthplace of some of the world’s finest wines. Join Cork+Compass Travel’s exclusive journey through Burgundy (Bourgogne), where wine is elevated to the status of cultural treasure. This unforgettable expedition invites you to sip, savor and explore with privileged access to iconic wineries, emerging vineyards and the stories behind every bottle.
Anna-Christina Cabrales is Wine Enthusiast’s Tasting Director and reviewer for Burgundy, Champagne, and Rhône. She’s a mentor for Wine Unify and Bâtonnage Forum, and founder of Sommation, a Dame Chevalier for L’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne and the NY liaison for the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne. Anna-Christina travels to France quarterly and this year she will be inducted into the La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, which is a fraternity of wine connoisseurs who work to protect and promote the Burgundy AOP. With a background as Director of Education at Independence Wine & Spirits and Wine Director at Morrell Wine Bar, this French Culinary Institute graduate and sommelier will personally curate wine pairings for the trip’s culinary experiences.
Arrive at Lyon Airport for a group transfer to Beaune. Begin with an exclusive tasting at Château du Moulin-à-Vent, a Beaujolais estate known for its elevated Gamay wines. This 18th-century estate features powerful and elegant wines from granite soils, symbolized by its iconic windmill. Settle in before a welcome dinner at Le Bouillon.
Explore Beaune, including the Hospices de Beaune and a local cheese shop. Enjoy a bistro lunch followed by an exclusive afternoon tasting at Bouchard Père & Fils. Dinner is at the acclaimed Loiseau des Vignes.
Start with a visit and tasting at Château de la Crée, followed by a family-style lunch. Continue to Domaine Moillard in Nuits-Saint-Georges, known for its historic cellars and Burgundy varietals. The afternoon includes a tasting and candlelit cellar visit at Domaine Marguerite Carillon. Enjoy a free evening.
Depart for Dijon with a morning visit to Maison Louis Latour. Tour the historic Château du Clos de Vougeot. After lunch, enjoy a tasting at Château de Marsannay, known for its diverse range of wines. Enjoy a leisurely evening in Dijon.
Journey to Chablis for a tour and tasting at Domaine Laroche, known for its refined Chardonnay reflecting the region’s Kimmeridgian soils. Enjoy a seasonal Burgundy lunch paired with the estate’s wines. Return to Dijon for a free evening.
Begin with a Crémant de Bourgogne tasting at Louis Bouillot. Weather permitting, enjoy a hike in Nuits-Saint-Georges. After lunch, choose between a visit and tasting at Domaine du Clos Saint Louis or a mustard workshop at Moutarderie Fallot. Conclude with a farewell gourmet dinner in Dijon.
With hearts full of Burgundy’s enchantment, enjoy a final leisurely morning before your transfer to Lyon Airport. As your flight departs after 3 PM, savor every last moment, carrying the echoes of vineyard strolls and shared toasts on your journey home.
Wine Enthusiast’s Cork+Compass Travel is the magazine’s first endeavor into exceptional wine travel and tourism. Our philosophy is rooted in the mission of our parent company, Wine Enthusiast—to enhance the wine experience for all.
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