French Vineyard Tour through Burgundy, France

August 30-September 4, 2009

Agenda Summary

Travel from Paris, France, to the heart of the wine world, Burgundy, and spend 5 days with Becky Wasserman, world renown Burgundy expert. Visit some of the most exclusive vineyards in the world and learn the basics of the Burgundy grape. Whether you are a vinophile or a novice wine lover, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from the world’s most respected Burgundy expert. Becky and her Team will personally escort you to some of the most exclusive vineyards in the world, including a vineyard that was Napoleon’s favorite during his reign. The Domaines you will visit are among the very best and most prestigious of Burgundy. Each participant will get an in depth understanding of the region, from the inside out. A true look at the geology, wine making techniques, and a sense of scale of Burgundy. You will have an opportunity to ask questions of some of the top producers and will benefit from a combined 100 years of Burgundy experience.

“Selection Becky Wasserman” Burgundy Basics, is a luxury tour for those who want to know more about Burgundy wine. After this tour you will be confident in your knowledge and new found love for Burgundy.

No other tour offers this opportunity to visit these preeminent vineyards guided by a world renown Burgundy expert and the opportunity to meet and visit with Becky and Peter Wasserman.
Join us for this incredible experience.

SAMPLE ITINERARY: “SELECTION BECKY WASSERMAN” BURGUNDY BASICS

Paris Arrival: Sunday, August 30th, 2009

• Airport Pick Up and Drive from Paris to Beaune.
• Check-in at hotel
• Get together meet, greet, and drink.
• Welcome dinner at the Farm with Becky Wasserman-Hone, Russell Hone, and Peter Wasserman, our Burgundy guide.

• Gourmet breakfast
• Tour of vineyards in the morning
• Gourmet lunch at a local restaurant
• Tour of vineyards in the afternoon
• Return to your deluxe accomodations
• End of afternoon and evening off: we can do any reservations, help with selecting wines for dinner, arrange for personal transportation to and from restaurants, etc.

• Gourmet breakfast
• Tour of vineyards in the morning
• Gourmet lunch at a local restaurant
• Tour of vineyards in the afternoon
• Return to your deluxe accomodations

• Gourmet breakfast
• Tour of vineyards in the morning
• Gourmet lunch at a local restaurant
• Tour of vineyards in the afternoon
• Return to your deluxe accomodations

• Gourmet breakfast
• Tour of vineyards in the morning
• Gourmet lunch at a local restaurant
• Tour of vineyards in the afternoon
• Return to your deluxe accomodations
• Gala Dinner at Becky’s Farm in Boilland with several premier winemakers and their wines!

All vineyard visits are conducted by Peter Wasserman (Becky’s son), who will explain, in detail, the history, the geology, and the importance of each. We will meet and visit with top winemakers of the top villages in each area.

• Transportation from Paris to Burgundy
• All accommodations included (4-5 star hotel accommodations)
• All breakfasts, all lunch meals included
• A large gourmet Welcome Dinner in the private home of Becky Wasserma
• A Farewell Gala with winemakers and Becky Wasserman
• All fees for vineyard entrance and tastings
• Gourmet cheeses, fresh truffles, and breads daily
• All vineyards will be commented on by Peter Wasserman who will explain in detail the history, geology, and the importance of each one

The list of specific vineyards may be subject to change based upon winemaker’s availability. Keep in mind that all visits will be with EXCEPTIONAL vineyards.

• Meursalt (Francois Mikulske)
• Chassagne Montrachet (Jean Gagnard)
• Puligny Montrachet (Benoit Ente)
• Coton Charlemagne
• Tasting: grand cru multi-level tasting with David Croix at Maison Camille Girand

• Beaune
• Pommard
• Volnay (Domaine Laforage)
• Tasting: vertical tasting of Clos des Epenaux wth Benjamin Leroux

• Chambolle Musignt (Domaine Digioya Royer)
• Morey Saint Denis (Domaine Lignier Michelot)
• Gevrey Chambertin (Domaine Denis Bachelet)
• Grand Cru Musigny and Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Amoureuses with head grower from Domaine du Compte de Vogue, Mr. Eric Bourgogne
• Tasting: at Domaine du Compte de Vogue with Jean Luc Pepin and Francois Millet

• Nuits St. George (Domaine J.F. Mugnier)
• Vosne Romanee (Domaine Sylvan Cathiard)
• Chayeau du Clos de Vougeot (Domaine Jean Tardy)
• Tasting: with the Viscount Louis Michel Belair of the Domaine du Compte du Liger Belair in the 16th Century Cayeau of Vosne Romanee
• Tasting: with Domaine J.F. Mugnier (Monopole Clos de la Marechale Nuit St. George 1 cru), Domaine Jean Tardy (Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot), Domaine Sylvian Cathaird (Vosne Romanee 1 er Cru Malconsorts)

To learn more about Becky Wasserman visit www.beckywasserman.com