Beaune Underground Caves Tour and Burgundy Wine Tasting
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Experience Highlights
Enter the underground cellars of the Château de Villars-Fontaine and learn the secrets of the great wines of Burgundy. In just 1 hour (approx.), a sommelier will guide you through the 15th century galleries and offer you a guided tasting of historic vintages, some of which have been aged for over 20 years.
The group is limited to a maximum of 8 people, which guarantees an intimate experience and time for all your questions.
- Direct access to one of the oldest wine labyrinths in Beaune.
- Taste well aged wines: mineral whites and elegantly evolved reds.
- Learn how to serve and preserve your bottles with sommelier advice.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the underground cellars of the 15th century (≈ 1 h)
- Tasting of various vintages (whites and reds) with regional bread and cheese
- Explanations in English and French (supporting booklet in Spanish)
- Tasting notes sheet and 10 % discount on same day purchases
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Step by Step
Under the cobblestones of Beaune, you descend 37 steps to a network of tunnels carved out of limestone where the temperature is kept at a constant 12°C. The half-light and the aroma of oak create a unique atmosphere as the sommelier explains the history of the domaine, a pioneer in ageing wines for long cellaring. The half-light and the scent of oak create a unique atmosphere as the sommelier explains the history of the domaine, a pioneer in ageing wines for long cellaring.
Among shelves full of dusty bottles, you will discover how the Kimmeridgian soils and microclimates of the Côte-de-Nuits and the Côte-de-Beaune influence the wines. Then it's time for the tasting: tulip glasses open on an old barrel, crusty bread and local cheese accompany a selection of whites and reds - floral Puligny-Montrachet, unctuous Meursault, spicy Savigny-lès-Beaune... - revealing notes of hazelnut, brioche and undergrowth.
Each sip becomes a master class on vintages, pairings and service: why uncork 30 minutes before, at what temperature to open a premier cru or how to improvise a home cellar without investing too much. Before returning to daylight, you have a few minutes to buy exclusive cuvées at cellar prices or send your purchases home with anti-shock packaging.
