Elevated Burgundy: Rare Wines & Culinary Magic

June 1-11, 2027 and 2028 dates tbd!

Welcome to Burgundy and our most ELEVATED culinary journey there yet! A place where wine is not simply made, but deeply revered. For centuries, this storied landscape has shaped the soul of French winemaking, where Cistercian monks first tended the vines and defined the legendary climats now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Here, every glass is an expression of place and of sunlit vineyards rooted in limestone-rich soils, of generations devoted to precision and patience, and of the quiet artistry required to coax greatness from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is a region where nuance matters, where tradition guides innovation, and where the connection between land, producer, and wine is felt in every sip.

Join us for an intimate journey into the heart of Burgundy where history, culture, and world-class wines come together in their purest form.

THE JOURNEY

Grand Cru Burgundy: An 11-Day Luxury Wine & Gastronomic Adventure

This bespoke 11-day itinerary takes you through the world’s most prestigious terroir: from the crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnays of Chablis, through the storied Pinot Noirs of the Côte de Nuits (based in Dijon), to the legendary appellations and culinary heart of Beaune and the Côte de Beaune.

Days 1–3: The Mineral Precision of Chablis

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome to the Yonne Valley

• Stay: Château de la Resle (Design boutique luxury hotel set in private parkland) 
• Afternoon: Arrive via TGV from Paris-Settle in and enjoy a welcome tasting of rare Premier Cru cuvées in the estate gardens.
• Dinner: Hostellerie des Clos Restaurant — Classic acclaimed Burgundian restaurant serving dishes paired with deep local library vintages.

Day 2: The Seven Grands Crus & Heritage Cellars

• Morning: Private vineyard tour across the iconic southwest-facing slope of the 7 Chablis Grand Cru Climats (Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudésir, Blanchot, Preuses, Grenouilles, Bougros).
• Tasting & Tour: Exclusive private tasting at Domaine William Fèvre or Domaine Laroche (inside the historical 9th-century Obédiencerie cellars).
• Lunch: Au Fil du Zinc (Chablis) — Contemporary French gastronomy celebrating local seasonal produce alongside an extensive wine list.
• Afternoon: Masterclass tasting at Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard or Domaine Céline & Frédéric Gueguen exploring biodynamic expressions of Kimmeridgian marl.
• Dinner: Vezelay — Multi-course tasting menu by Jean-Michel Lorain overlooking the River Yonne.

Day 3: Auxerre, Épineuil & Cellar Reserves

• Morning: Private cellar visit and barrel sampling at Domaine Clotilde Davenne in Saint-Bris.
• Lunch: Casual gourmet lunch at Les Trois Bourgeons in Chablis.
• Afternoon: Leisurely stroll through the medieval quarters of Auxerre and a private boat cruise on the Canal du Nivernais.
• Dinner: Private candlelit dining experience hosted at our château.

Days 4–6: Dijon & The Pinot Noir Capital (Côte de Nuits)

Day 4: Historic Dijon & Marsannay

• Stay: Château de Gilly (Former residence of Cistercian Monks).
• Morning: Transfer south to Dijon via private luxury Mercedes V-Class.
• Afternoon: Walking architectural tour of Dijon's Ducal Palace and private tasting of artisan mustard and gougères, followed by a tasting at Château de Marsannay (the northern gate of Côte de Nuits).
• Lunch: L'Aspérule* (Dijon) — Refined Michelin-starred dining led by Chef Keishi Sugimura.
• Evening free

Day 5: The Kings of Pinot Noir — Gevrey-Chambertin & Morey-Saint-Denis

• Morning: Private VIP appointment and vineyard lunch at Domaine Armand Rousseau (subject to private collector arrangement) or Domaine Trapet Père et Fils in Gevrey-Chambertin for an exploration of biodynamic Chambertin Grand Crus.
• Afternoon: Tour of Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny, stopping at Domaine Dujac or Domaine Ponsot for premier/grand cru cellar tasting.
• Dinner: Loiseau des Ducs* (Dijon) — Signature culinary creations inspired by the Bernard Loiseau tradition, boasting an enomatic selection of rare Burgundies.

Day 6: The Holy Grail — Clos de Vougeot & Vosne-Romanée

• Morning: Private after-hours tour of the historic Château du Clos de Vougeot and its 12th-century Cistercian wine presses.
• Midday: Walk through the legendary vineyards of Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg in Vosne-Romanée.
• Lunch: La Cabotte (Nuits-Saint-Georges) — Authentic regional cuisine favored by local winemakers.
• Afternoon: Private tasting and barrel tasting at Maison Jean-Claude Boisset (The Ursulines cellar) or Domaine Méo-Camuzet.
• Dinner: Château de Courban* — Haute cuisine surrounded by countryside tranquility.

Days 7–10: Beaune & The Golden Triangle (Côte de Beaune)

Day 7: The Heart of Burgundy & Beaune's Ancient Cellars

• Stay: L’Hôtel de Beaune (Boutique 5-star elegance) or Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa Beaune (5-star Relais & Châteaux).
• Morning: Check into your hotel in Beaune. Private guided visit of the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu).
• Afternoon: Underground cellar tour and tasting deep beneath the streets of Beaune at Maison Joseph Drouhin (historic cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and Kings of France) or Maison Bouchard Père & Fils at the Château de Beaune.
• Dinner: Le Clos du Cèdre* (Beaune) — Fine dining set in a 19th-century maison de maître.

Day 8: The Corton Hill — Aloxe-Corton & Pernand-Vergelesses

• Morning: Scenic vineyard drive up the Corton Hill. Tasting of Corton-Charlemagne (White Grand Cru) and Corton (Red Grand Cru) at Domaine Louis Jadot or Domaine Bonneau du Martray.
• Lunch: Le Charlemagne* (Pernand-Vergelesses) — Modern French-Japanese fusion overlooking the Corton hillside.
• Afternoon: Tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune or Pommard, visiting Château de Pommard for a private Clos Marey-Monge tasting.
• Dinner: La Table de Levernois* (Levernois, just outside Beaune) — Elegant garden-to-table Michelin dining by Chef Philippe Augé.

Day 9: The World's Greatest White Wines — Meursault & Puligny-Montrachet

• Morning: Drive the Route des Grands Crus to Meursault. Private tasting appointment at Domaine des Comtes Lafon or Domaine Roulot (or an exclusive private merchant tasting of Meursault Premiers Crus: Perrières, Charmes, Genevrières).
• Lunch: Le Soufflot (Meursault) — A revered destination for wine collectors featuring one of Burgundy’s deepest and fairest wine lists.
• Afternoon: Immersion in the terroir of Montrachet (Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet). Private tasting at Domaine Leflaive or an ultra-exclusive tasting flight at COMO Le Montrachet.
• Dinner: Maison Lameloise*** (Chagny) — The pinnacle of Burgundy gastronomy; 3 Michelin stars held continuously under Chef Éric Pras.

Day 10: The Hidden Gems — Volnay, Santenay & Truffle Hunting

• Morning: Private truffle hunting experience in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune with a local truffle grower and trained dogs, followed by a fresh truffle lunch.
• Afternoon: Final tasting focusing on the elegant, perfumed Pinot Noirs of Volnay (e.g., Domaine Marquis d’Angerville or Domaine Michel Lafarge).
• Late Afternoon: Spa treatment at the Nuxe Spa (Hostellerie Cèdre) or a vintage wine shopping concierge session at Athenaeum de la Vigne et du Vin in Beaune.
• Dinner: Le Carmin* (Beaune) — Refined, contemporary classicism by Chef Christophe Quéant.

Day 11: Farewell Burgundy

• Morning: Gourmet breakfast in the courtyard. BeauneTGV Station (1h 35m high-speed train to Paris Gare de Lyon)