Wine Grand Journey ~ Butterfield and Robinson · Biking and Walking Since 1966

Activity Level: M
Start / Finish: Bordeaux, France / Burgundy, France

An Oenological Extravaganza

For a wine lover, it could be said that there are three Edens: Bordeaux, home to the great full blends of Châteaux Petrus, Figeac, and Lafite-Rothschild; Burgundy, home of the chardonnay by which all others are compared, and tamer of that most delicate and tricky of grapes, pinot noir; and Piemonte, where Barbaresco and Barolo—“the king of wines”—reign. Experiencing all three over the course of one journey (seamlessly, with the aid of private jets) is nothing short of heavenly. On this trip, we offer up all of our secrets and employ all of our connections to bring you access to the most interesting growers, blenders, négotiants and sommeliers. We get our hands dirty in the vines, taste from the barrel, and drink prized vintages over Michelin-starred meals. Most of all, we enjoy some of our favourite pockets of Europe the way we always have—over the handlebars of our bikes, one pedal stroke at a time.

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Day 1 Ride from Château de Margaux through the Médoc, culminating in a private wine tasting at Château Pichon Longueville-Baron and a two-star Michelin dinner
Day 2 Learn about the art of blending at Château Lynch-Bages before pedalling to a tasting at Château Lafite-Rothschild
Day 3 Cycle along the Gironde estuary, past fishing ports and vineyards, to the medieval town of St-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 4 Ride into Pomerol past legendary names such as Cheval Blanc, Vieux Château Certan and Château Petrus, with a tasting at the celebrated Château Franc Mayne, a Premier Grand Cru Classé
Day 5 Take a private jet to Piemonte, arriving in time for lunch in Monforte d’Alba, a sublime ride through the Nebbiolo vineyards, and a vertical tasting at Rocche dei Manzoni estate
Day 6 Pedal through the famous Langhe hills, take part in a truffle hunt, and roll into an afternoon tasting of Barbaresco, at the legendary Gaja winery
Day 7 Between rides, enjoy a cooking demonstration, a picnic lunch, and a guided walking tour through historic Alba
Day 8 Jet north to Burgundy for lunch in Gevrey-Chambertin, followed by a ride past the who’s who of Grand Cru vineyards and a barrel tasting with noted oenologist Jean-Pierre Renard
Day 9 Pedal deep into the Côte de Beaune past Pommard, Meursault, and St-Romain, with time to explore the charming wine town of Beaune in the afternoon
Day 10 Bike to Montrachet for a taste of the great Chassagne chardonnay, followed by a vertical tasting of a Corton Grand Cru with Jean-Pierre Renard at the winemaking institute (and a finale that includes 3 Michelin stars and a prized bottle of Romanée-Conti)
Day 11 Breakfast in Beaune and au revoir in Dijon


		Château Cordeillan-Bages, Pauillac This 17thC chartreuse was turned into a Relais & Châteaux hotel by the Cazes family of neighbouring Château Lynch-Bages. Contemporary décor sets the stage for the real event: a restaurant that’s worth a trip across the Atlantic. Chef Thierry Marx is a media sensation—awarded two stars by the Michelin guide and voted Chef of the Year by his peers around the world.
		Hostellerie de Plaisance, Bordeaux This hotel is a 14thC old stone building in a prime location, right in the heart of St-Emilion. The Plaisance features a highly rated gastronomic restaurant and a gorgeous terrace overlooking the old town of St-Emilion.
		Il Boscareto Hotel, Serralunga The new five-star luxe Boscareto Resort is nestled amid folds of their family’s vines not far from Serralunga and its gorgeous castle. No detail is left to chance in this spectacular contemporary haven, from the large rooms with vast windows to the dramatic waterfall pool and spa area, or from the friendly, impeccable service to its two superb restaurants.
		L'Hôtel de Beaune, Beaune This intimate seven-room property overlooks a quiet courtyard just steps away from Beaune’s bustling main square, Place Carnot. The hotel’s recently opened restaurant has received rave reviews, while its wine cellar is accessible to guests to choose their desired vintages themselves.

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