Wines and Châteaux
Wine Tour in France Tour Schedule Wine & Food Vacation
Wine Holidays in France
Domaine Saint-Ser, Puyloubier
Provence Sainte-Victoire
www.Saint-Ser.com
The vineyard of Domaine Saint-Ser lies at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain, the favorite motif of Aix painter Paul Cézanne. The mere beauty of the site is breathtaking. Visit of the Domaine, its cellars and its herb gardens, plus tasting its outstanding red, white and rosé wines on Monday afternoon.
Clos des Papes, Paul Avril
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
www.Clos-des-Papes.fr
Clos des Papes vineyard produces a Châteauneuf-du-Pape renowned for its finesse and complexity. Visit of the domain on Tuesday morning, in company with Paul Avril, the owner, and tasting the legendary red and white wines from the estate.
Domaine René Rostaing
Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu
www.DomaineRostaing.com
Ampuis, home of the glorious Côte-Rôtie vineyard, is a little village south of Lyon. On Tuesday afternoon, we visit René Rostaing for a tasting of La Landonne and La Côte Blonde, both wines are scored 98/100 by Robert Parker. Before we go, René Rostaing will spoil us with his delicious white from Condrieu.
Château de Beauregard, Fuissé
Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran
www.Joseph-Burrier.com
The Burrier family bought Château de Beauregard in 1883. Managed by Frédéric Burrier, the property is one of the best regarded vineyards in Mâconnais. Visit of the estate Wednesday morning, guided by Frédéric Burrier, followed by a tasting of first-rate cuvées of Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent.
Domaine Tollot-Beaut, Chorey-lès-Beaune
Chorey, Savigny, Beaune, Corton
Certainly one of the best kept vineyards of Côte de Beaune. The wines produced by the Tollot family are renowned for their consistant high quality; they are models which the other growers try to equal. On Wednesday afternoon, Nathalie Tollot will guide us through the cellars and pour us her voluptuous wines from Savigny, Beaune and Corton.
Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Meursault
Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet
Michel Bouzereau works with his son Jean-Baptiste, who has been distinguished by the press as one of the best winemakers of Meursault. Visit of the estate on Thursday morning. In the vaulted cellars, we shall sample the most prestigious wines of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.
Domaine G. Roumier, Chambolle-Musigny
Chambolle and Morey Saint-Denis
www.roumier.com
Domaine G. Roumier is a world-famous vineyard in the heart of the glorious Côtes de Nuits. The unique, silky texture of Christophe Roumier's wines is ineffable. On Thursday afternoon, in company with Delphine, Christophe's graceful sister, we shall taste the best premiers crus and grands crus of Chambolle-Musigny.
Champagne Pommery, Reims
Brut Royal, Cuvée Louise
www.pommery.com
Visit of Pommery Champagne, in Reims, on Friday morning. Pommery owns the most beautiful cellars of Champagne, “an underground cathedral”. The visit of the winery includes a tasting of the best cuvées of Pommery.
Champagne Eric Rodez, Ambonnay
Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs
www.Champagne-Rodez.fr
Friday afternoon, we visit Eric Rodez Champagne, in Ambonnay. South of the Montagne de Reims, the prestigious vineyard of Ambonnay was classified grand cru in 1895. In company with Eric Rodez, winegrower and consultant oenologist, we shall sample priceless Grand Cru Champagne from Ambonnay.
Champagne Lilbert-Fils, Cramant
Cramant Blanc de Blancs
www.Champagne-Lilbert.com
The vineyard of Cramant, classified grand cru in 1895, gives birth to the best wines of the glorious Côte des Blancs. Visit of Lilbert-Fils Champagne, guided by Bertrand Lilbert on Friday. After visiting the winery, we shall enjoy outstanding Grand Cru Champagne from Cramant and Chouilly.
