DESCRIPTION:

This trip is carefully designed and curated for the true food and wine lover. We will spend just over three full weeks exploring six of the most well known wine regions of France - the Rhone, Burgundy, Alsace, Champagne, Bordeaux, and the Loire. Along this journey we will taste and pair the exquisite French cuisine with it's world-renowned wines - including eight Michellin-star dinners! And to pace ourselves, we have included three full days and several half days at your leisure to rest, recharge, and explore on your own to truly make this a deeply personal adventure for everyone.

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All wine tastings and Michelin-star dinners are included in the price of your trip. They serve primarily as a vehicle to introduce you to the grapes, the terroir, the winemaking techniques, the cuisine, the history and the culture of this magnificent country. Feel free to briefly sample or dive as deep as you wish into this gastronomic adventure.

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Here is a sampling of the grapes and wines we will have the opportunity to taste as either single varietal or blends:

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Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Chenin Blanc

Gamay

Gewurtztraminer

Grenache

Malbec

Merlot

Mourvedre

Muscat

Petite Sirah

Petit Verdot

Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir

Riesling

Sauvignon Blanc

Semillon

Syrah

Viognier

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PRICE INCLUDES:​

• 4-Star double occupancy lodging accommodations

• All motor coach and train transfers and travel between wine regions

• Wine tastings offered on no less than 16 days of this itinerary

• Entry to the International Wine Museum in Bordeaux

• Entry to the Palais des Papes and the Point d'Avignon in Avignon

• Breakfast each morning, lunch on all days except full days at leisure, and eight Michelin-star dinners

WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP SPECIAL:​

• Your trip is hosted/escorted by a certified Sommelier and Private Chef

• Eight Michelin-star dinners, including a cooking demonstration and a "Chef's Table" - all expertly paired with select French wines

• Three full days (and several half days/evenings) at leisure to pace yourself and allow you to make this trip a truly personal experience

REMINDERS AND DISCLAIMERS:

All passengers must have a valid Passport with an expiration date at least 6 months after the conclusion of your trip. Name provided for your reservation must match the name on your passport. 

Trip cancelation policy:

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