Privately guided Champagne, Burgundy and Loire Valley wine tour . 7 days and 6 nights. (GW5)

Day 1: Transfer to Champagne for our first tours and wine tasting.

Your chauffeur wine guide picks you up at your hotel in Paris or Charles De Gaulle airport.
The transportation is with an air-conditioned Mercedes van or Saloon BMW on request.

Transfer to Reims in the morning.

Lunch is at your convenience on the way to Reims.

 

Tour of the world famous Cathedral of Notre Dame in Reims, built in 1211 which has seen the coronation of many French Kings, like King Charles VII attended by Joan of Arc, Louis the 14th…

Tour and wine tasting of Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot producer since 1772. Includes product descriptions, a company history, profile of the owner, and harvest information.
Wine tasting of vintage Grande Dame.

Dinner and night in a at your 4* L hotel near Epernay, Reims region.

Gourmet dinner in the restaurant of the hotel.
In a peaceful setting in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, the hotel founded in 1973 and built on the site of a former bricks factory, is an exclusive gastronomic residence to enjoy the “Art de Vivre”. Free access to the SPA.

Day 2: Champagne departure & Chablis tour and wine tasting.

Check out and after beakfast, tour and wine tasting at Moet & Chandon.
Before the visit we propose you a short film presenting the history of the company and a general introduction of the Domain.
Visit in English of spectacular cellars of Moet.
Private wine tasting of vintage White and Rosé.
Dress warm!

Lunch is at your convenience on the way to Chablis.

In Chablis you tour the caves of a family domain famous for their 1er Cru. A Chablis wine tasting is of course included.

Night in a 4*L hotel in Beaune.
Gourmet in a restaurant near the hotel.

Day 3: Burgundy North, Cote de Nuits "Pinot Noir Kingdom"

Drive through the vineyards along "Route des Grands Crus", passing Chambolle-Musigny, Vosnes Romanée, Nuits-St- Georges and Aloxe Corton.

Tour and wine tasting in Nuits Saint Georges.
This family domaine elaborates very elegant wines. The Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru are incredibly rich with round tannins (masculine wines).

Lunch is at your leisure in Nuits Saint Georges.

Transfer and tour of the Chateau Clos Vougeot.
Founded in 1098 by monks, the vineyard of Clos de Vougeot covers 50 hectares. Its wines are ones of the most famous in Burgundy.
Today the vineyard is divided between 80 owners.
Chateau Clos Vougeot is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage.

We end our tour and wine tasting of the day in the Northern part of the Cote de Nuits, Gevrey Chambertin.
We will visit a family winery and taste some Gevrey Chambertin.

Night in 4*L hotel.
Dinner at leisure.

Day 4: Burgundy South, Cotes de Beaune "Chardonay Kingdom".

 
Tour of the Hospices de Beaune.
Hospices Civils de Beaune which have, since their foundation in 1443 by the Chancellor Nicolas Rolin, kept their doors open to everyone without interruption. This institution, unique in its historical and wine-producing, is closely connected with the economic life of the region.

Wine tasting lunch in Puligny Montrachet, 14 wines.

12.00: Guided tour of Olivier Leflaive’s winery in Puligny Montrachet.
In October 1984, Olivier Leflaive decided to create a new renown for the wines of Burgundy with the help of his brother Patrick and his Uncle Vincent. He had one ambitious objective in mind : to apply all the « savoir-faire » acquired from the Domaine Leflaive to the vinification of various different red and white Burgundy « appellations ».

It was a natural progression for the young company of Olivier Leflaive to set up a Domaine. The acquisitions have been in the following « appellations » and today total 12 hectares : Puligny Montrachet, Meursot 1er cru Poruzot, Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru les Chaumées, Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru les Vergers et Clos Saint Marc, Chassagne Montrachet 1er abbaye de Morgeot, Bourgogne Blanc les Setilles, , Chassagne Montrachet blanc et rouge, Bourgogne rouge cuvée margot, Bourgogne Aligoté.

Free time in Beaune for shopping.

Night in 4*L hotel.
Dinner at leisure.

Day 5: Transfer to the Loire Valley vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly.

Departure for the Loire Valley.

Tour, wine tasting and buffet lunch at the Chateau du Nozet. This Domain is famous around the world for its white wines made of Sauvignon Blanc.

After a walk in the vineyards, you take part into a private visit of the winery.
Of course, you will taste their wines of the best "cuvees" (Pouilly Fumé de la Doucette).
A buffet lunch is served with wines of the domain.

Your chauffeur guide drives you to Sancerre.
After a presentation of the Sancerre vineyard, you are welcomed to the caves of La Poussie and Comte Lafond for a tour and wine tasting of white, rose and red wines.

Landing with a helicopter by the Chateau du Nozet, visit of the domain, visit of the winery and wine tasting at the Chateau du Nozet is exclusively for "Val de Loire Prestige" customers.

Departure from the Chateau du Nozet in a helicopter for a flight over the Chateau of Chaumont sur Loire, Blois, Cheverny and Chambord.

The helicopter takes you to a lovely guest house in the heart ot he Loire Valley.

Nested in a park of more than a hectare, this small manor house from the 16th century has been totally restored.
The owners of this charming Manor welcome you just like friends.
It is for you a good occasion to spend some time with locals in a very comfortable environment.

Home maid dinner with a good wine selection.

Day 6: Heart of the Loire Valley "Grand crus".

 
Guided tour of the Gardens of the Chateau of Villandry. Villandry was the last Chateau built during the Renaissance period. It is today famous around the world for its unique French terrace gardens.

Lunch is at your convenience in Chinon.
Walk in Chinon historical streets in the steps of Joan of Arc and Richard the Lion Heart.

Private tour and wine tasting in Chinon.
Early afternoon, the Chateau de Ligre welcomes us for a visit of its vineyard in Chinon.
You are welcomes in the land of the lovely Chateau de Ligré built in XIX century and praised by the famous French writer Rabelais.
Since 1971 this domain belongs to Pierre Ferrand – keen wine maker, who will share with you his love to Chinon wines. Wine makers for three generation.

To end the day, we go to Bourgueil at the Domaine de la Chevalerie in Restigné for a private tour and wine tasting.
Established in 1640, this estate is always in the possession of the same family. Mr Caslot is the 14th generation of wine maker. The 90 acres family property elaborates fantastic red wines made from the cabernet franc grape. His best vintage is made of 70 years old vines.

Home maid dinner with a good wine selection.

Day 7: drive to TGV station.

Transfer to Saint Pierre des Corps TGV station.
55 min ride to Paris Montparnasse station.