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Burgundy, Champagne & Côte du Rhône

September 30 to October 4 or 10, 2025 (Côte du Rhône days optional)

Burgundy's hillside vineyards are the most expensive in the world. Taste your way through this maze of stunning wines, beginning with a splash of Champagne and an additional 4 day Côte du Rhône visit for those wishing to dive even deeper into the vineyards of eastern France.

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What to expect


Champagne will be our first destination. We will meet at the La Caserne Chanzy Hôtel & Spa, a unique luxury boutique hotel located straight across from the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims. We will enjoy the beautiful rooms and the Michelin recommended La Grande Georgette restaurant with its amazing terrace. 


Our two-night stay will allow for visits and tastings of some of the most iconic Champagnes in the world, from the oldest Champagne House of Ruinart to the spectacular Champagnes of Pierre Péters, one of Peggy’s favourites. The newly renovated cellars of Taittinger will be a must and we will be stopping into see the folks at Moet & Chandon and take a look at the famous base of Dom Perignon in nearby Épernay. 
 
Our Champagne daze will be followed by a quick stop in Chablis to quench our thirst on its’ racy, mineral laced Chardonnay. And then onwards for 4 nights in Beaune, hosted by the legendary Drouhin Family. Laurent Drouhin, who looks after the Canadian market for the family, has graciously agreed to be our guide for our visit. We will visit their ancient cellars and hear the fascinating stories that this family has to share. Stops at other Burgundy estates will round out our stay. Beaune itself is a beautiful village and we will enjoy a walking tour and a visit at the Hospice de Beaune, the town’s former hospital and one of the most beautiful buildings in the region. Another not-to-be-missed, is a quick visit at Moutarderie Edmond Fallot, the last mustard producer to still be making mustard in the traditional way. Market Day in Beaune is Saturday in the Place Carnot. Shop for heritage linens or antique silverware. Or just people watching, which is always a fun occupation in France.
 
Some of the finest wines in the world come from Burgundy. The region is unparalleled in the production of great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Consequently, tasting and touring carry a higher-than-average price point. This will make for a more expensive trip than is usual for VINfluence as we elected to maintain the quality of the tour rather lower our standards.  As is our practice, you can expect unique and exclusive experiences. 

And for those who wish to linger on the wine trail, we have an optional, add-on, four-night tour of the Côtes-du-Rhône, visiting the towns of Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
 
Saturday morning is the official end of part one with Saturday and Sunday rest days. These days are on your own to enjoy the market and eat and drink as you please. The tour pricing does not cover the two nights hotel nor any meals. 

 

 Departing Monday from Beaune, we will head to Hermitage where the most famous wines of the Northern Côtes-du-Rhône are made. For the hearty, we will climb the Hermitage Hill and experience the amazing views over these famous vineyards. We will visit with Jaboulet and enjoy a special lunch with their wines. After a relaxing two night stay, we head south.

We will visit the famous estate of Beaucastel and a few others right in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We’ll venture farther afield to check out the town of Tavel and taste France’s most famous rosé. The food of this region is famous and we will enjoy it to the utmost. After two nights in Châteauneuf-du-Pape our  final parting will be in Avignon. We will deposit everyone at the train station to enjoy a few more days in romantic Provence or train onwards.

For more details including pricing, please reach out to peggy@vinfluence.net.
 

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