Tours/Auxerre/Chablis & Northern Burgundy Wine Tour
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Chablis & Northern Burgundy Wine Tour

5.0(8)Auxerre1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(6)

Description

In the company of your expert wine guide you will discover the timeless wine growing villages and beautiful countryside of northern Burgundy. Your tour includes a minimum of 4 visits and tastings at different wineries. You will be taken to a panoramic view point over-looking the Chablis Grand cru vineyards. During your tastings and visits to the vineyards you will learn everything you have always wanted know about wine-making and Burgundy wines. From the notion of "terroir" and the classification of the wines to vineyard techniques and the art of tasting, all will be revealed ! And for the lovers of red wines the delicious pinot noirs of Irancy and the Auxerre vineyards await you! Lunch will be in a local bistro where you can savour some of the region's specialities. On Sundays stroll through the wonderful Chablis street market. Your day will also be a rich cultural experience as you learn about the history & culture of the region from the Roman conquest to the great Dukes.

Tour Options

Amazing Chablis wine tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

Taste in the 12C cellars a rare Burgundy white wine made from the Sauvignon blanc varietal as well as the estates other superb wines

45 min

Enjoy a commented tasting of the estate's Chablis wines including their delicious 1er and Grand Cru wines

60 min

Learn about and taste some unique organic and biodynamic Chablis wines

45 min

A historic walking tour to discover the town of Chablis

45 min

A visit to the beautiful village of Irancy and a tasting of the wonderful Pinot Noir wines made here

30 min

A short ride to the panoramic viewpoint overlooking the famous Chablis Grand Cru vineyards

Highlights

A trip to panoramic view point over-looking the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards
Driving tour of the Chablis wine-growing villages and vineyards
An information package containing maps of the region and tasting notes for the wines to be tasted
Driver/guide
Order forms and shipment details should guests wish to purchase wine
Transport by private vehicule
Live commentary on board
Pick up & drop off at your hotel / guest house within a 50km radius of Chablis
A minimum of 4 tastings and visits to wineries
Pick up and drop off at Auxerre train station. Details of train times from Paris will be sent
A walking tour of the historic town of Chablis with stops for tastings

What's included

Included
A trip to panoramic view point over-looking the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards
Driving tour of the Chablis wine-growing villages and vineyards
An information package containing maps of the region and tasting notes for the wines to be tasted
Driver/guide
Order forms and shipment details should guests wish to purchase wine
Transport by private vehicule
Live commentary on board
Pick up & drop off at your hotel / guest house within a 50km radius of Chablis
A minimum of 4 tastings and visits to wineries
Pick up and drop off at Auxerre train station. Details of train times from Paris will be sent
A walking tour of the historic town of Chablis with stops for tastings
Not included
Lunch in a local bistro or restaurant is at the client's charge. Roughly 25/30€
Train tickets. 70€ return fare per person. Appropriate train times and link for booking will be sent

Pickup Locations & Times

Direct train times from Paris Bercy train station Weekdays Depart Bercy 8h38 Arrive Auxerre 10.22 Depart Migennes 18.53 Arrive Bercy 20.24 Saturdays Depart Bercy 8.33 Arrive Auxerre 10;18 Depart Tonnerre 18.35 Arrive Paris Bercy 20.42 Sundays Depart Paris Bercy 7.37 Arrive Tonnerre 9.27 Depart Laroche Migennes 18.03 Arrive Bercy 19.36

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Reviews(8)

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50virginiat
April 25, 2025
Fantastic visit to Chablis region

Fantastic tour of the Chablis wine country with Nick. He is a wine enthusiast and knows the area and the wines well. We especially enjoyed the visit to the domaine making sauvignon blanc, unusual for the Chablis region. We tasted wine at 3 fairly different domaines, had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and were able to walk around the town of Chablis as well as visit an overlook to see the entire town. We would love to take another tour with Nick.

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Vincent_C
October 19, 2023
Authentic, fun, delicious, and informative

We had such a great time on the wine tour with Nick. He brought us to some small and large vineyards with amazing wine and great people. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the industry and we learned a lot from him. He also has a great personality which made the experience even better. This experience was very authentic and we would highly recommend it to anyone!

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Safari527987
June 3, 2023
Spectacular Wine Tour

This tour was a highlight of our entire trip! Nick is charming, friendly, and knowledgeable. He took us to wineries and restaurants we never would have found on our own and each was exceptional. Absolutely fantastic and highly recommended!

Operator response

Thanks for the lovely review. It was a real pleasure and I enjoyed immensely showing you the delights the regions has to offer. Hope to seeyou back in France for a tour to another region. Big hi to all the family. Best Nick

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Shanti M
November 3, 2021
Another fabulous 2 day tour with Nick Borland. This time in Burgundy.

We booked with Nick for Burgundy after the wonderful two day experience in Sancerre/ Puilly Fumé a couple of years ago. Nick picked us up at our hotel and took us to wineries carefully selected based i. Our taste and knowledge of Burgundian wines — from village wines to the Grand Crus, white and red. The first day was in Chablis where we stopped for lunch at Les Trois Bourgeons, excellent French food with a Japanese flair. The second day was in the Cote de Beaune surrounds. Nick is very knowledgeable not just about the wines and wineries but the history and geography of the places and owners, driving us through the beautiful countryside in a very comfortable van. He’s been doing this for many years so personally knows the winemakers which is big plus in the welcome we received at the wineries we went to and the quality of the wines we got to taste. And then of course he helps us with shipping the wine to the US. Highly recommend. Hoping he’ll cover a few more wine regions in the near future.

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JP M
July 2, 2021
Good restaurant to start this weekend Burgundy

Very good evening. Excellent snails and perfect sweetbreads very well served. Beautiful wine list and beautiful cheese platter

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Debra H
March 14, 2020
Fantastic Day in the Burgundy Region

I would highly recommend this tour. Nick did a wonderful job of selecting the best wineries in the area for tastings and an education on French wines. Each wine maker shared the winery’s history and a bit on their wine making process. We started in the quaint town of Auxerre and made our way to the lovely town of Tonnerre with an excellent lunch on the way. The wine was great-easy to purchase along the way. Very manageable trip from Paris by train.

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Gaiane_I
September 23, 2019
Very productive day in Chablis

We need to thank Nick for organizing the day. We stayed in Beaune and he explained in details how to best organize the tour. We took a train early AM and he met us at the train station. He's been in the business for some time and it shows. Nick organised the route in a such a way that we saw and tasted wines from different areas in Chablis and around. Along with a range of different chardonnays (oaked, unoaked, bio, no-sulfates....) we also encountered, to our surprise Sauvignon blanc and non-pinot noir reds. At the end of the tour we had a very good understanding of what is produced in Chablis area. Unfortunately in Canada we can by only one type "generic" chablis wine that is selected by someone as most representative. We tasted chardonnays in Burgundy (Beaune and Nuits) and Pouilly Fuisse but liked Chablis more. We found that white wines are best left unoaked or very lightly oaked. Ended up bringing few bottles home. Thank you, Nick!

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parisfiona
January 27, 2019
Inside knowledge and good humour - a winning combination!

Nick’s 30 year experience living in France and the area was invaluable. He was an expert not only at navigating the snowy roads, but also on some stunning lesser known and small producer wines, the regional food scene and some local characters. And combining his knowledge with good humour was the icing on the cake. Would highly recommend his private tour.

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Operator response

Thank you for your review. It's so important to us that people share their experience. It really helps us get the word out about our tours. We're very happy that you enjoyed your time with Nick and hope to see you again soon on another route.

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