€1200
for 2 people
Discover Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois
On board our luxury vehicle, we take you to northern Burgundy for an exceptional day discovering a world-renowned terroir: the Chablisregion and the Grand Auxerrois, in the Yonne department.
This private wine tour offers you a complete immersion in the heart of the Chablis vineyards, famous for their great white wines made from the Chardonnay grape variety. Throughout the day, you will travel through different wine villages steeped in history and discover the unique landscapes shaped by the vine for centuries.
Accompanied by your expert wine driver-guide, you will learn to understand the distinctive character of the Chablis terroir, its famous Kimmeridgian soil, and the hierarchy of appellations that structure the region. A walk through the Grands Crus vineyards will allow you to observe the climats of Chablis and better understand the influence of soil, climate, and exposure on the style of the wines.
The day continues with two wine tastings at local wineries. You will discover the pure expression of Chablis Chardonnay as well as the more confidential wines of the Grand Auxerrois.
A lunch break in a traditional restaurant reserved by us completes this experience. Lunch is not included and must be paid directly on site. This wine tour thus invites you to discover Burgundy's great white wines, as well as more exclusive appellations, between Chablis, Irancy, and Auxerre.
€250
per person
9:00 am
5:00 pm
Day itinerary
Private full-day tour
Departure from your hotel at 9:00 am aboard a luxury vehicle with an introduction to the history of Burgundy’s vineyards
Drive north through the region toward the Chablis vineyards
Arrival in the vineyard and landscape reading in the heart of the famous Chablis climats
Guided walk through the Grands Crus vineyards to understand Kimmeridgian geology and the distinctive character of the wines
First tasting with a Chablis winemaker, discovering the different appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru, or Grand Cru
Lunch break in a traditional restaurant reserved by us. Lunch is not included and must be paid for directly on site
Second tasting with an independent winemaker to discover other expressions of the vineyard, including the Pinot Noir of Irancy or the Sauvignon Blanc of Saint-Bris
Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM
Experience highlights
Premium Transport
Luxury vehicle with private driver
Tastings
2 tastings of prestigious wines
Expert Guide
Passionate bilingual sommelier
Private wine tour in Chablis: discover the great white wines of the Yonne
The Chablis vineyard holds a unique place in Burgundy’s wine landscape. Located in the north of the region, it is world-renowned for producing some of the purest, most mineral-driven white wines made from the Chardonnay grape.
The uniqueness of Chablis wines comes mainly from the region’s geology. The vineyards rest on Kimmeridgian soils formed more than 150 million years ago. These soils, made up of marl and limestone rich in marine fossils, give the wines their characteristic minerality and great freshness.
The vineyard is structured around four appellation levels: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. Chablis Grands Crus are grouped on a single southwest-facing hill, opposite the Serein River. These prestigious terroirs produce complex, deep wines capable of aging for several decades.
The Grand Auxerrois and its confidential appellations
Around Chablis, the Grand Auxerrois region also offers many lesser-known appellations. The village of Irancy is renowned for its red Pinot Noir wines, sometimes blended with the ancient César grape. Saint-Bris is unique in Burgundy, as it produces white wines from Sauvignon Blanc.
Discovering these vineyards on a private wine tour allows you to better understand the diversity of Burgundy’s vineyards. Between vineyard landscapes, meetings with winemakers, and guided tastings, this day offers a complete immersion in the world of Chablis and Grand Auxerrois wines.
