Burgundy feels unpretentious in many ways. Small-scale, small cellars, basic equipment, simple tasting rooms, friendly people. It’s almost paradoxical, because in the middle of this unpretentious environment, some of the world’s most sought-after wines are created, sometimes at breath-taking prices. During our days in the Côte d’Or region of Burgundy you will realise that world-class doesn’t have to look fancy.
Enjoy fantastic wines (both premier and grand cru) and Burgundian cuisine, which is often traditional homemade cooking, it goes incredibly well together! Our six-grand-cru lunch is quite something to remember. Discuss with producers and you’ll get an insight that is difficult to get from books. And last but not least, enjoy the picturesque little town of Beaune, a gem.
After enjoying some of the best wines in the Côte d’Or, we will travel north and stop in Chablis, taste some wines and have a lovely lunch.
We then continue on to Reims, the capital of Champagne. Champagne may feel the competition from other sparkling wines around the world – from Franciacorta to Prosecco and everything in between – but champagne is still one of the strongest wine brands in the wine world. It is worth its weight in gold.
But Champagne is no stranger to change and to experimenting with new methods, new styles and new ways of expressing terroir. The climate has also changed. The grapes ripen better today than they did just a generation ago. It is a positive change (for Champagne) and perhaps we see already a slight shift in the taste profile, a slightly rounder fruit. We will hear more about this on site.
The producers are happy to tell us how they are adapting, how they are thinking about the future and how they see the balance between tradition and innovation. All while we try beautiful champagnes in different styles.
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.
