Private full day-transportation in a VIP coach with a driver + English-speaking guide specialist of Champagne. Enjoy a commented drive through the Champagne Scenic Road and discover the Premier Cru and Grand Cru villages that are part of the Montagne de Reims area. Admire Champagne's hillside vineyards - recently listed on UNESCO World Heritage - and discover the most important treasure of the region: the grapes. 

Next, you will be welcomed at the domain of a family-owned Champagne House located in the heart of the vineyard. There, discover the whole process of Champagne making, from grapes to bottles. Tasting various cuvées of the House is the opportunity for you to stimulate your senses and grasp Champagne's diversity.

After a 3-course lunch with wine, you will explore the magnificent cellars of the oldest Champagne House: Ruinart. Follow a brand ambassador of the House behind the scenes to learn the secrets of the complex art of winemaking. After a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed chalk cellars, savor two prestigious and delicate cuvées in the refined setting of the House.

Dinner will be hosted at  La Grande Georgette or Le Jardin des Crayères, TBD. 

Discover the prestigious area of the 'Côte des Blancs' vineyards, where the best Chardonnay grapes are grown. You will stop in a Grand Cru village and enjoy a visit to one of our favorite family producers. After a tour of the cellars, you will taste premium Blanc de Blancs Champagnes and learn more about the specificities of this greatly appreciated type of Champagne. 

Your next destination is the charming UNESCO-listed village of Hautvillers. There, trace the origin of Champagne and visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried.

Lunch takes place in the magnificent setting of the UNESCO-listed village of Hautvillers. While savoring a plate of regional specialties, discover Champagne and food pairings with three glasses of grower Champagnes included.

Following lunch, you will enjoy a tour of the cellars and uncover the secrets behind the signature taste of Champagne’s most successful producer: Moet & Chandon. You will then enjoy a commented tasting of the iconic Moet & Chandon Champagne, in the refined setting of the House.

That evening you will take a cooking class hosted by a renowned local chef (2 dishes – starter – main, or main – dessert) followed by a champagne pairing. 

Drive to the picturesque town of Chablis and after a visit to the town, taste some excellent village, premier cru, and grand cru wines at the Domaine Laroche. This is a beautiful winery in the city center. You will be able to visit this historical site including its unique Salt Grange!

Stop for lunch at the Bistrot des Grands Crus  in Chablis before heading to the city of Dijon and Vertigo Hotel, where you will begin your 3-night stay. Vertigo Hotel is a Design Hotels property, ideally located near Darcy Square in the heart of Dijon, the food capital of Burgundy. 

You will begin your day driving north to the Côte de Nuits district and its emblematic Pinot Noirs. Your first tasting will be at the Frédéric Magnien winery in Morey Saint Denis. Frédéric’s wines are all biodynamic and his famous Gevrey Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle Musigny are all must trys. Lunch will be hosted at a local winery, either Domaine Trapet or La Toute Petite Auberge in Vosne Romanée. TBD.

After lunch take a stroll to the Romanée-Conti and Richebourg vineyards before having a private visit to the Clos de Vougeot. Built by the Cistercian monks in the 12th century, this 125-acre vineyard is a Grand Cru. Visit a second winery (TBD) before heading back to your hotel. Dinner will be at your leisure and we will provide our recommendations. 

Drive south to the astoundingly beautiful Côte de Beaune. The first tasting stop is in the village of Santenay and enjoys meeting the young and very talented winemaker, William Waterkeyn. Charm is guaranteed with some excellent wines. 

Lunch will be at Le Soufflout, one of Stephen’s favorites with fantastic food and an amazing wine list. Following lunch, you will learn how to make a wine barrel. A fun exercise in learning the craft of a barrel-maker. Team spirit is obligatory!

Dinner will be at your leisure. 

Visit the Hospices de Beaune – built in the 15th century, this is a remarkable tribute to Chancellor Nicolas Rollin and his wife Guigone. It is also home to the oldest charity wine auction in the world. 

After a delicious local lunch, head time to taste some of Burgundy’s delicacies. Visit Hess for a Burgundy cheese and wine tasting followed by a visit to the Fallot mustard factory. 

Dinner will be at your leisure. 

Drive north to the city of Dijon and discover the incredible history of the Dukes of Burgundy. This is also the hometown of the famous engineer Gustav Eiffel. Lunch at the restaurant le Pré Aux Clercs, overlooking the Ducal Palace in one of the most beautiful “places” in France. After lunch, drive to Paris. Transfer to CDG for flight home or other arrangements, TBD