Burgundy Wine Tastings 

1. Experience the ultimate wine and waterway journey

Rachael will give a guided commentary of the wines from Burgundy during your cruise aboard the Valdésir.

  • Introduction to wine tasting

  • Discover the appellations

  • Selection of fine wines from the five wine regions of Burgundy

  • An informative and fun way to learn about Burgundy wine and terroir

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2. Moored and Merging: Wine Tasting on the water

A wine tasting is equally possible on the Valdesir whilst moored at the quay.
Ideal for appreciating the magnificent background panorama of the Saint Etienne Cathedral and the Saint Germain Abbey

  • Introduction to wine tasting

  • Discover the wine appellations

  • Selection of fine wines from the five wine regions of Burgundy

  • An informative and fun way to learn about Burgundy wine and terroir.

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3. Wine Tasting Au Jardin Clos in the historic centre of Auxerre – A stone’s throw away from the Valdésir

Rachael is a certified professional WSET (Wine & Spirit Educational Trust) Levels 2 & 3 at Château de Pommard. École des Vins de Bourgogne, Beaune — “Certificat de Dégustateur”.
Université du Vin, Suze-La-Rousse — “Techniques de Dégustation”.

  • Introduction to wine tasting

  • Discover the wine appellations

  • Selection of fine wines from the five wine regions of Burgundy

  • An informative and fun way to learn about Burgundy wine and terroir

  • A period town house dating from 1820,  in a bucolic setting, overlooked by the cathedral Saint Etienne

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AU JARDIN CLOS
Situated between the quay de la République and the Cathedral Saint Etienne

Ideally located a few steps away from the Valdésir, l offer Burgundy wine tastings in the heart of the old town of Auxerre. The tastings are informative and ideal for both amateurs and enthusiasts alike.
I propose wine tastings from all five wine regions of Burgundy including the prestigious Côte d’Or.
Wine Tastings AU JARDIN CLOS last 1 hour and take place in our tasting room.
For groups of fewer than 13 people, tastings are offered at a fixed price. At the end of the session, you leave with the bottles that were opened during the tasting.
For groups of 13 and above, a tariff per person is applied.

Please find below the list of wine tastings to choose from:

To accompany the wine tasting, we propose the following accompaniments: gougères-a local speciality of savoury choux pastry, melted goat’s cheese on toast, Parma ham with fresh mixed green salad, salmon verrines, a selection of 3 local cheeses and fresh bread for 25€pp. Coffee and dessert is 8 €pp.

Choice of Wine Tasting Description Tariff Per Person (TTC)
Regions of Burgundy 4 wines – 2 red, 2 white: Chablis et l’Auxerrois, Côte de
Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and the
Mâconnais		 25 euros  (groups of 13 – 24 pax)

300 euros (fixed tariff : up to 12 pax)
White bouquet 4 white wines -3 white grape varietals from Burgundy :

Aligoté, Fyé Gris, Chardonnay

 20 euros (groups of 13 – 24 pax)

240 euros (fixed tariff : up to 12 pax)
Red Royale 4 Red wines from Burgundy from:
the Grand Auxerrois, Côte de Nuits,  Côte de Beaune,
Côte Chalonnaise		 25 euros  (groups of 13 – 24 pax )

300 euros (fixed tariff : up to 12 pax)
Chablis & L’Auxerrois 2 local white wines and 2 local red wines:

Saint Bris, Chablis, Irancy, Coulanges La Vineuse

 20 euros  (groups of 13-24 pax)

240 euros (fixed tariff: up to 12 pax)
Prestigious  Côte d’Or 2 white wines and 2 red wines:

Meursault, Pouilly Montrachet, Volnay, Pommard

 35 euros  (groups of 13-24 pax)

420 euros (fixed tariff: up to 12 pax)

Wine tasting in Auxerre’s old town

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • As alcohol consumption is prohibited for those under the age of 18, proof of identity will be required before the tasting

  • All food is fresh and locally sourced. Please notify us of any allergies when completing the booking form

  • A selection of non-alcoholic beverages is available (not included in the packages).

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