Burgundy and Champagne, the best combination for a tour with the best French wine and food. We start in Burgundy and finish in Champagne!
The Côte d’Or in Burgundy, where this tour takes us, is teeming with world-famous names. The Côte d’Or is only a small part of the whole of Burgundy, but an important one in terms of prestige and history. There are some extremely expensive wines here, yes, but if you scratch the surface a little, you will find an abundance of producers who make exquisite wines at more reasonable prices, even though Burgundy is never a cheap wine.
Pinot noir and chardonnay are grapes that are now grown all over the world. Sometimes other regions try to imitate Burgundy. It is difficult.
The wines from here have a very special character, partly due to the climate, which is just right, not too hot, not too cold. You will discover the balance that the wines get here during our many tastings and lunches, where Burgundian specialities and fantastic wines are served. There will be no shortage of premier cru or grand cru.
We stay in the charming town of Beaune, strategically located and surrounded by vineyards.
After enjoying some of the best wines in the Côte d’Or, we will travel north. We will make a short stop in Chablis, famous for its lovely crisp chardonnay. We then continue to Reims, the capital of Champagne, for the next part of our tour.
Much has been said about Champagne. Famous people have coined immortal quotes. But there is still a lot to learn about Champagne when you actually come here. It is really only when you are here that you can truly understand Champagne.
You will realise the importance of the climate. You begin to understand the rules governing champagne production. The technology, the geography, the history, and, of course, the philosophies of the various producers.
We go out into the vineyard and look at the vines; we go down into magnificent old cellars, former quarries, where thousands of bottles will stay on the lees for many years.
But perhaps most importantly, on-site, you get to hear about the current events in Champagne. What trends are driving it, and how can Champagne stay on top amid increasingly fierce competition? We will discuss all this and much more during our tour.
Join us for a behind‑the‑scenes deep dive on this Burgundy/Champagne tour, where we also enjoy some truly delicious lunches, always accompanied by top-quality Burgundy or different styles of Champagne.
Come on this exceptional tour to two of the world’s most respected wine regions with BKWine, one of the world’s leading wine tour operators (*).
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(*) And the only one who has authored 13 award-winning wine books.
Wine Travel at Its Finest
When you travel with BKWine, you travel with true wine authorities: Britt and Per Karlsson. For over 20 years, we have personally created and led hundreds of tours for thousands of wine lovers across Europe, South Africa, South America, and Oceania. We are the authors of 13 award-winning books, recognised by the Swedish Academy of Gastronomy, Gourmand International, and the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine). Our publications are frequently used as core material in both professional and enthusiast wine education.
Our expertise is globally recognised. We have been named “Best Wine Guide” and “Best Wine Tour Operator” by the Wine Travel Awards, and our journeys have been hailed as the “World’s Top Wine Tours” by the world’s leading travel media. Beyond our tours, we write in-depth on wine for BKWine Magazine and are regular contributors to Forbes.com and frequently serve as expert judges in prestigious international wine competitions. We have also acted as speakers and advisors on wine tourism for organisations, regions and nations including the UN (UNWTO), The World Bank, Vinitaly, Ukraine, the Languedoc and others.
Our mission is to provide you with an unparalleled wine and culinary experience. The gastronomy on our tours is legendary. Because we personally design every itinerary and have visited thousands of estates over the decades, we know exactly where to find the most authentic people and the most unique, hidden gems. We don’t always take you to “the big and famous”—that would be too easy. Instead, we focus on unique rencontres: meaningful encounters with people, wine, and food.
We aren’t here to sell you bottles; we are here to provide a profound wine experience and memories that last a lifetime—all while ensuring you have a truly wonderful time. When you choose BKWine, you are travelling with the experts, with Britt and Per, who created the journey, ensuring you receive the very best experience possible.
