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If you long to taste some of the most exclusive and expensive wines in the world, then the wine tours of the Burgundy region should be at the top of your gourmet luxury holiday wish list.
Located in eastern France, Burgundy is one of the country's most important wine producing areas with robust red wines produced from Pinot Noir grapes and flirtatious white wines produced from Chardonnay grapes. Both these grapes are thought to have originated in the region, which boasts a proud history of fine wines dating from the 6th century.
Today, visitors from around the world come to eastern France not only to drink the most highly prized nectar of the gods, but also to indulge in sumptuous cuisine, relax amongst exquisite natural beauty, learn more of its fascinating history and architecture and experience the charm of old-world villages.
Here are the top five highlights from wine tours of the Burgundy Region.
Of course, the first and foremost highlight of any of the wine tours of the Burgundy region is the wine itself! The world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have already been mentioned but there are many more grape varieties to be sampled including Gamay, Aligote, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc.
Visit the Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte-d'Or, the source of the most prized Burgundies, and then explore north to the Chablis, and south to the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâcon. In each location you will uncover the secrets of fine wine, from the vineyard to the barrel and bottle, wine tasting with the makers themselves.
The natural accompaniment to wine is cheese and the Burgundy region offers up no fewer than 27 divine cheeses, from cows, sheep and goats milk, including the Cîteaux, Bouton de Culotte and delectably soft Epoisses.
Cheese is only the beginning of the opulent taste sensations awaiting you - the area is known for the lavish use of butter and cream in such famous dishes as coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Visit from September to December and your gourmet luxury holiday menu will also feature delectable local truffles.
When the sumptuous food and magnificent wine tasting has taken full effect, an invigorating walk amongst the stunning scenery of Burgundy may be the perfect antidote. Explore sweeping slopes lined with vines, rolling emerald hills dotted by small villages and lush meadows filled with famous Charolais cattle. Spend a quiet hour beside the Canal-du-Centre, which was opened in 1792 and made it possible to travel from the north to the south of France by boat for the first time. Of course, the next indulgence is never too far away with picnic lunches a compulsory component of any nature outing.
The wine tours of the Burgundy region take place against a backdrop of remarkable history and architecture. From fascinating ancient townships such as Beaune, Cluny and Macon to immaculately maintained structures such as the 16th century Chateau de Sully and 18th century Pommard Castle.
One highlight not to be missed is a guided walk of Autun, which was founded during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus and which proudly displays two ancient Roman gates (the Porte St.-André and Porte d'Arroux) and other ruins dating to the time of Augustus including the remains of an ancient theatre.
Wherever you go you will be greeted by friendly locals, no doubt happy to be living in this blessed corner of the world. Discover the heart of Burgundy as you
As you can see, there are many more reasons than simply wine to book your next luxury holiday on one of the many wine tours of the Burgundy region.
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