Welcome to arguably the finest wine-producing region on the planet, where you will visit some of the world’s finest wineries to meet the winemakers, taste superb wines, stay in magnificent châteaux, and, of course, enjoy wonderful French cuisine. Our private wine tasting tour is centred on the two primary wine-producing areas within the region that are generally referred to as the Left Bank and Right Bank, this division being geographically defined by the Gironde estuary.

Bordeaux is steeped in two thousand years of viticultural history that stretches back to the Roman occupation of the territory. With the creation of the “modern” Médoc in the 16th century, the Left Bank became Cabernet Sauvignon’s homeland and is host to the four most famous communes of the Médoc — Margaux, St-Julien, Pauillac, and St-Estèphe. The Right Bank’s leading appellations are equally as impressive, with St-Émilion and Pomerol. The wines vary in style and structure, with Cabernet Sauvignon as the dominant varietal in the Left Bank appellations. These grapes produce wines with greater tannins and age-worthy acidity.

The wines from the Right Bank appellations, including St-Émilion, Pomerol, and the Côtes de Bourg, are predominantly Merlot-based, resulting in wines with richer fruit characteristics. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, there are other varietals in much lesser quantities used in the blending of the wines, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot being the most frequently included. We spend three or five wonderful days in the region visiting four world-renowned wineries — three on the Left Bank and one on the Right Bank in St-Émilion.

The Left Bank trio are Château Pichon Baron, Second Grand Cru Classé in St-Julien; Château Lafite-Rothschild, Premier Cru Classé in Pauillac; and Cos d’Estournel, Grand Cru Classé in St-Estèphe. In our opinion, there is no finer Right Bank winery than Château Cheval Blanc. Dating from the early 1800s, this legendary St-Émilion château is one of only four awarded the distinction of Premier Grand Cru Classé “A.”

Producing some of the finest Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines, Burgundy is arguably the finest example of vinicultural excellence in the world. The region has five sub-regions: Chablis, the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, both situated in the Côte d'Or, and the Mâconnais and Chalonnais, both in the Saône-et-Loire. It is hard to describe just how special this region is, with a pedigree gained through centuries of knowledge and experience. We love Burgundy.

Stretching from Dijon to Lyon, the region is peppered with small family-run estates and many world-renowned wineries, too. So, if you are a lover of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, there is no better way to experience these wines in the glass than touring with us.

Touring is not just about the amazing wines. Burgundy is home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites, and soaking up the history and culture of the region, with its laid-back way of life, makes touring here wonderful.

Let’s not forget about the food. Regional cuisine, enriched with fine wines, is what touring is all about — local ingredients making delicious specialties. With a few bottles of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, you’ll want to move here. We love it.

We have access to many of the finest wineries in the region, some delightful boutique hotels, and exclusive-use properties, so please get in touch and let’s see what we can put together for you.