Auxerre Trip Overview
This tour is designed for guests who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge in the fascinating and sometimes controversial topic of organic, biodynamic and natural wines. We set out to make all of this easier to understand so through visits to the different vineyards, discussions with the wine makers and the tasting of their wines, you will become better acquainted with the different vineyard techniques, vinification and labelling. And of course, it will be your opportunity to discover the beautiful countryside, timeless villages, culture and cuisine of one of France’s most fascinating regions.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Auxerre, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Auxerre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
This tour is designed for guests who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge in the fascinating and sometimes controversial topic of organic, biodynamic and natural wines. We set out to make all of this easier to understand so through visits to the different vineyards, discussions with the wine makers and the tasting of their wines, you will become better acquainted with the different vineyard techniques, vinification and labelling. And of course, it will be your opportunity to discover the beautiful countryside, timeless villages, culture and cuisine of one of France’s most fascinating regions.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Office de Tourisme du Grand Vezelay, bureau de Noyers, 12 Place de l Hotel de Ville, 89310 Noyers-sur-Serein France
A short visit to very scenic medieval town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rue de la Mairie, 89290 Irancy, France
Visit & wine tasting
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, 3 Rte de Chablis, 89800 Préhy, France
Visit & wine tasting
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domaine Jean-Louis Jean-Christophe Bersan, 20 Rue du Dr Tardieux, 89530 Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, France
A visit to the 12c cellars and a tasting of the estate’s excellent organic wines; including the rare and delicious Sauvignon blanc de St Bris!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vézelay Abbey, 89450 Vézelay, France
A visit to a local wine grower to learn about the history of wine growing in the area and the Renaissance of the vineyards in the 1970’s
Duration: 1 hour
