€1200
for 2 people
Discover Southern Burgundy in a Different Way
On board our luxury vehicle, we take you to southern Burgundy for a private day discovering two still little-known wine regions of remarkable richness: the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais.
This wine tour invites you to explore a more authentic, more secret Burgundy, deeply connected to its art of living. As you travel through the rolling landscapes of the Côte Chalonnaise and then the spectacular hills of the Mâconnais, you will discover terroirs of great diversity, where Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and even Aligoté express themselves with character.
Accompanied by your wine expert driver-guide, you will travel through emblematic villages such as Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Bouzeron, then further south to Pouilly-Fuissé and the surroundings of Roche de Solutré. You will learn how to read the vineyard landscapes, understand the local geology, and grasp what gives these southern Burgundy wines their personality.
The day continues with two tastings of prestigious wines at passionate wine estates, including at least one Premier Cru or a high-level single-vineyard cuvée. A lunch break in a restaurant reserved by us completes this experience. The meal is not included and must be paid for directly on site.
A wine tour to discover Burgundy's hidden treasures, between Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and Roche de Solutré.
€250
per person
9:30 am
5:30 pm
Day itinerary
Private full-day tour
Departure from your hotel at 9:30 am aboard a luxury vehicle with an introduction to the wine history of Southern Burgundy
Drive to the Côte Chalonnaise to discover the vineyard landscapes and the region's geological features
Arrival in Rully or Mercurey for an initial landscape reading and an introduction to the limestone terroirs of the Chalonnaise
First tasting at a Côte Chalonnaise estate, discovering the whites of Rully, the reds of Mercurey, or the Aligoté of Bouzeron depending on the chosen itinerary
Lunch break in a restaurant reserved by us. The meal is not included and must be paid for directly on site
Drive down to the Mâconnais via Cluny with historical explanations about the influence of the Cluniac order on Burgundy viticulture
Arrival at the foot of the Roche de Solutré for a panoramic photo stop and an introduction to the Mâconnais vineyard landscape
Second tasting at a winery, with a focus on the great white wines of southern Burgundy, notably Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, and other emblematic Mâconnais cuvées
Discover the wine-producing villages of the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais
Return to your hotel around 5:30 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 the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais: discover Southern Burgundy in a different way
The Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais hold a special place in Burgundy's vineyards. Less well known than the Côte de Nuits or the Côte de Beaune, these two regions nevertheless offer a fascinating insight into Burgundy wine country, with varied landscapes, family estates, and wines of outstanding quality.
The Côte Chalonnaise naturally extends the Côte de Beaune to the south, but with a more fragmented relief and a more rural atmosphere. Here you will find iconic appellations such as Rully, Mercurey, Givry, and Bouzeron. Rully is renowned for its precise, taut white wines, Mercurey for its structured Pinot Noir reds, Givry for its elegant wines, and Bouzeron for its distinctive Aligoté, unique among Burgundy village appellations.
Further south, the Mâconnais offers another expression of Chardonnay. The climate is milder, the landscapes more open, and the relief more dramatic. The appellations of Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, and Mâcon-Villages are among the finest expressions of southern Chardonnay, with wines that are more generous, more sun-kissed, yet still marked by the limestone freshness of the terroir.
The Roche de Solutré is one of the region's major landmarks. This spectacular site overlooks the surrounding vineyards and helps explain the relationship between geology, exposure, and wine quality. In the Mâconnais, Jurassic soils and well-oriented hillsides play an essential role in the aromatic richness and balance of the white wines.
A secret Burgundy of history, terroir, and encounters
The appeal of a private wine tour in Southern Burgundy is also the chance to discover a different approach to the vineyards: more discreet, more accessible, yet just as fascinating. Here, family estates often maintain a direct relationship with visitors, and tastings take on a more human, more spontaneous, and often very warm dimension.
This part of Burgundy is also deeply shaped by its history. The influence of the Abbey of Cluny was decisive in the organization of the land and the development of viticulture. Understanding this history helps you better grasp the identity of these landscapes and the long-standing link between spirituality, agriculture, and the Burgundian art of living.
Discovering the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais on a private wine tour is therefore a way to step off the classic routes and explore a more secret, more generous, and often surprising Burgundy. It is a wonderful way to deepen your knowledge of Burgundy wines while enjoying a full day of tastings, heritage, and gastronomy.
