Cote de Nuit & Cote de Beaune private wine trip from Beaune

Highlights

  • Drive throug the Burgundy Grands Crus Vineyards

  • Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune wine regions

  • Taste delicious Burgundy Red & White wines

  • Local Tour Guide, Expert in Burgundy Wines

Summary

Visit the most wine regions of Burgundy and sample famed red and white wines on this private full day Burgundy wine tour from Beaune. Visit world famous vineyards, local wineries and taste white & red Burgundy wines.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€790.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This morning, we will come and pick you up at the train station, your hotel, AirBnB or accommodation in Beaune or the surrounding area.
Meet your English speaking guide who is an expert on Burgundy Wines and who will go over the program and itinerary of your private wine tour with you. Then, board your Premium, air-conditioned vehicle and begin your private tour to discover the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune wine producing region. 

Program & Itinerary :

9:30 AM :  Pick up at train station, Hotel, Accommodation or AirBnB in Beaune

- Drive through the Champs Elysées of Burgundy vineyards
- Stop at Romanée Conti and Clos Vougeot Plots
- Private tasting in vaulted cellar 
- Optional lunch to be chosen during booking process
- Afternoon visit and drive through the vineyards 
- Private visit in a renowned estate including unique tastings
 
5:30 PM : Return to Beaune

Arrive in the Côte de Beaune wine region

The Côte de Beaune wine region covers roughly 20 kilometers (12 miles) between the northern and southern part of the appellation. Both red and white wines are produced here with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay being the main grape varieties planted. Historically  known as "Vin de Beaune" or "Pinot Vermeil" it wasn't until 1936 that the wines were classified using the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) classification system.

The appellation is home to some famous Grands Crus such as Corton, Corton-Charlemagne or Montrachet while other appellations have some 'climats' classified as Premiers Crus such as Aloxe-Corton, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Santenay or Volnay.

Wine tasting experience

Drive along the rolling hills and stunning landscapes through top rated wine appellations such as Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet. Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet wines are considered to be some of the finest whites wines produced in Burgundy while Volnay and Pommard produce some of the most elegant and delicate red wines of Burgundy. This is definitely high on the list of all wine lovers.

Here, you will arrive in a local estate to begin your Burgundy wine tasting experience. Enjoy a private commented tasting of local Côte de Beaune wines. Your guide, who is a wine expert, will be with you so do not hesitate to ask questions concerning the wines that you will be tasting.

Include your lunch during the booking process

To make it easier for you, we suggest 3 different options for your lunch that you can choose from during the booking process. 

Option number 1: Enjoy a local lunch at the table of a vineyard restaurant. Exquisite, traditional cuisine in an idyllic setting. This option is priced at 25€ per person, excluding wines. 

Option number 2: Enjoy food & wine pairing lunch at a family estate in Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits. Choose the wines you wish to pair with typical Burgundy dishes and cheeses. This option is priced at 79€ per person (subject to availability, closed on Sundays).

Option number 3: Enjoy fine dining at Château Le Clos de Vougeot with a 4 course lunch at the restaurant 'La Table de Léonce' with 4 wines included. This option is priced at 75€ per person (subject to availability, closed on Mondays during the season).

Travel to the Côte de Nuits wine region

Take in the sights of the quaint villages of Fixin, Gevrey Chambertin, and Chambolle-Musigny as we drive along stunning landscapes of rolling hills and beautiful vineyards that produce some of the most famed wines in the world.

The Burgundy “Champs-Elysées” along the Grands Crus Wine Road include Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny. During this morning drive through the Burgundy vineyards, stop off at famous Romanée Conti for photo opportunities. Discover the beauty of our region, travelling in the calm of our beautiful vineyards, exploring nature and the climats creating our famous wines. 

Then it will be time for a prestige tasting in a private wine cellar. During this commented tasting session you will have the opportunity to taste our selection of Great Burgundy wines from different winemakers paired with regional cheeses or fine chocolates. Food and wine pairing suggestions, according to French traditions. Learn about the most famous local grape variety Pinot Noirs.

After your afternoon visits and tastings, it will be time to head back to Beaune where we will drop you off. Upon drop off, end of our services. 

What’s included?

  • English-speaking guide expert in Burgundy wine

  • Transportation in premium A/C vehicle.

  • Sightseeing in the vineyards with your wine expert guide

  • Exclusive tasting in cellars and tasting rooms

  • Travel insurance

  • Meals and drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate

  • Small group option, maximum 8 persons per tour

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • Grands Crus Tasting upgrade can be included during the booking process

  • Adult tour only, no children accepted under the age of 18

Before you go

  • Tour involves some walking, good walking shoes recommended

  • Currency is in Euros

  • Price is per person

  • 8 hour private Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune Wine Tour from Beaune

  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request

Cancellation Policy

    Private transportation (maximum 8 passengers per vehicle) 7 days or more before services: 50€ cancellation fees / 6 to 3 days before services: 50% of the total amount / Less than 3 days before services, the day of service or no show: 100% of the total amount.

Redemption information

    If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

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