October 2010
Bordeaux Wine Tour - From Petits Châteaux to Grands Crus Classés
Join us as we tour the most famous wine region in the world; the incredible wines and châteaux of Bordeaux. We'll taste over a hundred different wines throughout our journey into the Medoc, expressions of Bordeaux's infinite possibilities. A unique perspective unfolds as we go behind the scenes of some of the world’s most impressive châteaux to learn the history, culture and mystique of Bordeaux, all played out in an enjoyable, down-to-earth vacation of a lifetime. Our tour guides and local experts become your personal professors as we tour the vineyards, meet the famous owners and sample the rarest wines. Tour package includes: • 6 nights hotel in Bordeaux's historic center • 6 continental breakfasts • 5 group lunches • 3 group dinners • 22 châteaux visits & wine tastings • 100 or more wines to taste, including some ' en primeur' wines still in the barrel. • Daily educational components such as wine tasting, vineyard decisions, the harvest, wine making, and the international market. • 3 guided cultural visits to St Emilion & The Troglodite Church, The Bordeaux Historic Center and Visita to a barrel maker • Local Experts: Jean Pierre Rousseau is one of France's most respected negociants, and will provide a detailed overview of the Bordeaux wine world. o Richard Dubois produces classic terroir-driven Bordeaux. This wine renegade is the perfect guide to the essential Bordeaux. o The André Lurton Family reigns over Bordeaux's Graves region. André Lurton himself launched the Appelation d'Origine Controlée for Pessac-Léognan in 1987. They are our hosts to Châteaux la Louvière, Rochemorin, Couhins Lurton, and Bonnet. o The kings of the Haut Médoc; The Lucien Lurton Family. Owners of several Grands Crus Classés, they're the ideal experts to take us through Bordeaux's most elite châteaux and provide an understanding of 'Grands Crus Classés' in the Médoc. o Vincent Fabre produces some of the Médoc's finest Cru Bourgeois. He'll guide us through an incredible tasting and tour, including his Châteaux Lamothe-Cissac, Landat, and La Tonnelle.

Please email events@adventurewine.com for complete tour details and pricing.

November 2010
Burgundy Wine Tour - Demystifying Burgundy
Mystifying and complicated, Burgundy’s landscape is a region laced with grapevines that highlight its unique terroir and hold the secrets to its winemaking traditions. We’ll travel with Jean-Pierre Nié, who proclaims he has “Burgundy flowing through his blood” and we move throughout the region, unravelling the mysteries of Burgundy’s winemaking traditions. We'll meet in Paris for a special inaugural dinner where you'll meet your fellow wine adventurers. Early the next morning we depart for charismatic Chablis, a wonderful stop on our way to Beaune, our home base for the rest of our adventure. From our wonderful 4-star lodging in Beaune, Monsieur Nie will lead you throughout the entire Côte d'Or, as well as the Mâcon area, famous for its delicious Chardonnays. During our travels, you’ll discover the region’s centuries-old oenological secrets and gain an insider's knowledge as you enjoy winetastings at distinguished vineyards such as Château du Clos de Vougeot, Château Philippe le Hardi, Domaine Patrick Javillier, and Domaine Roger Luquet. Cultural visits include guided tours of the Hospices de Beaune, Fontenay and Cluny Abbeys. By the end of the trip, your experiences in this region will make you an honorary "citoyen de Bourgogne"...one who intimately understands its wines. Our local experts will take you to visit several winemakers who produce excellent quality wines that you can afford to drink every day at home as well as recommend to your friends as undiscovered treasures of Burgundy.

Please email events@adventurewine.com for complete tour details and pricing.