Block Break Away: Strolling the Rich Terroirs of , a Feast for the Senses July 3–9, 2018

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Côte d’Or

Day 1 – July 3, 2018 – Paris to

Welcome to ! We begin our journey with a deluxe motorcoach transfer from the Paris-CDG airport to Beaune, an historic capital of Burgundy, and the heart of the famed Côte d’Or wine region.

En route, we’ll either enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch, or stop for a quaint bistro lunch. Mid to late afternoon we’ll arrive at Hotel Le Cep. You’ll have free time to unpack and get settled in, or take an exploratory stroll around the heart of Beaune from our hotel.

This evening starts with a wonderful welcome cocktail and canapes in the historic courtyard of our hotel, hosted by Le Cep’s director Jean-Claude Bernard. From the hotel it’s a short stroll to the Club 1243, an exclusive venue beside the Hotel Dieu, or . Tonight’s gourmet meal with select wines will get our exploration of Burgundy off to a special start.

Hotel: Hotel Le Cep Meals: Lunch, Cocktails, and Dinner

HOTEL | Le Cep

A collection of noble townhouses dating from the Middle Ages, Hôtel Le Cep is ideally located within the historic center of Beaune. The courtyard is an historic monument, and a great spot to unwind with a glass of wine, or enjoy a copious breakfast each morning. The tower staircase leads to an incredible view over the city’s medieval rooftops.

Colorado College Docent: Eric Perramond

Eric Perramond grew up in a bicultural, bilingual family (English/French). He is an environmental geographer with interests in water, land, climate, and livelihoods. His interest in wine reflects a devotion to understanding the connections between culture, place, landscape, and terroir. Perramond also has a minor wine collection in his basement cellar. He has been teaching for the Environmental and the Southwest Studies Programs at Colorado College since the fall of 2005. Eric will be sharing his insight throughout the program.

Sights Along the Way Beaune With a population of about 25,000 inhabitants, Beaune is not a large city but rather a large village. Since the Middle Ages, Beaune has been the commercial pulse of the Burgundian wine trade. Its , the most extensive of the Côte de Beaune, cover 1,111 acres between Savigny-lès-Beaune, to the north, and , to the south. There are no grand vineyards in the commune of Beaune, yet its 36 premier cru vineyards occupy 795 acres, more than double the 317 acres under the Beaune village appellation.

The Beaune village and Beaune Premier Cru vineyards are ranked as such for both red and white wines, yet the latter account for only 4.5 percent of the average annual production. History estimates that Beaune was colonized in 52 B.C. on the site of one of Julius Caesar's military camps. Speculation on the original name varies: from "belna," a small villa; to "Belen," a Gallic deity; to a corruption of "Belisana," alias of the goddess Minerva.

Beaune's importance grew after the destruction of the nearby city of in the 6th century, and Gregory of Tours' history of France, written in 570, documented its significance in the culture of the vine. Formally chartered as a city in 1203, Beaune remained the residence of the dukes of Burgundy until supplanted by in the late 1300s. During the bloody period that followed Beaune's destruction by fire in 1401, under Louis XI and Charles XIII, massive fortified walls and pentangular castle, which still stand today, were built.

BURGUNDY WINE

Burgundy is, we believe and argue, the most fascinating and complex wine region in the world, largely because it is also the most personal and individualistic. Nowhere else does wine produce such an expression of the soil and of the person who made it. It is wine at its peak but also at its most artisanale.

The Côte d’Or is a narrow ribbon of land on which the most renowned Burgundy growths are cultivated. Literally, the name means “Golden Coast.” People say this refers to the hue of the vines in the late autumn. Or that the “coast” serves to remind that this was once the shoreline of an ancient sea. In fact, although both these impressions are correct, the word “côte” refers to any slope and the “Or” refers to the fact that these slopes face east toward the Orient. The wine growing zone is a strip of land never more than a kilometre wide, with ridges and valleys cutting through it, and rocky difficult soil. Faults in the land make the soil change drastically from one to the next, creating that unique situation known as terroir. Burgundy vineyards are based on the concept of terroir rather than on who owns the land although this is critically important too. Terroir is literally translated as land or soil but it really defies direct translation. Perhaps terroir would be better translated as “environment,” as it means not only the soil, but the slope, the drainage, the microclimate; the history of winemaking practice, and the number of vines, basically all the factors affecting a particular plot of ground. Terroir is of vital importance in Burgundy because the grape, and to a somewhat lesser extent the , reflect even the slightest changes of their environment in their wines.

Classification and Appellations All the Burgundy vineyards are classified into four different levels of quality based on terroir. The lowest appellation level in Burgundy is the regional appellation. A wine from this appellation may come from any vineyard in Burgundy. At the village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru level (the three upper appellations), only red and white wines are found, but some of the regional appellations also allow the production of rosé and sparkling wines, as well as wines dominated by other grape varieties than Pinot Noir or Chardonnay.

The Regional appellation, representing 41 percent of the wines of Burgundy, can be divided into three groups: • AOC Bourgogne, the standard or "generic" appellation for red or white wines made anywhere throughout the region, and represent simpler wines, which are still similar to the village. These wines may be produced at 55 hectoliters/hectare. These wines are typically intended for immediate consumption, within three years after the vintage date. • Subregional (sous-régional) appellations cover a part of Burgundy larger than a village. Examples include Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, and Mâcon-Villages. Typically, those communes that do not have a village appellation, do have access to at least one subregional appellation. This level is sometimes described as intermediate between AOC Bourgogne and the village level. • Wines of specific styles or other grape varieties include white Bourgogne Aligoté (which is primarily made with the Aligoté grape), red Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains (which can contain up to two thirds Gamay), and sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne.

The second level in the appellation system is known as the Villages appellation. These are wines that come from vineyards located within defined boundaries around the villages on the main Côte d’Or slope. The grapes can be a blend from more than one vineyard, as long as all the vineyards are from the same village and rated Villages classification or better. The label shows only the village name, for example Puligny-Montrachet or Gevrey-Chambertin. Villages appellation wines account for 36 percent of Burgundian wine production.*

The third level is Premier Cru. The grapes in this classification come from better terroir. The vineyard name is added to the village name, for example Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Combettes.” All the grapes must come from this vineyard. The grapes can come from more than one vineyard as long as all the vineyards are from the same village and rated Premier Cru classification or better. In that case the wine is labelled as 1er cru but without a specific vineyard name (Beaune 1er Cru, for example). Premier cru wines make up 18 percent of the annual Burgundian wine production.*

Finally, and at the top level, is the Grand Cru appellation, comprising the finest terroir. The wines must be from a specific vineyard and the label shows only the vineyard name, for example “Bâtard-Montrachet.” There are only 32 Grand cru vineyards in the Côte d’Or. This represents 5 percent of all the wines of Burgundy.*

*The percentages quoted do not include the wines of Beaujolais.

The wine in your glass is the product of many variables, which, in most wine regions, are more or less constant factors. Most wine districts have weather conditions that are uniform throughout the region in a given year. Winemakers own large tracts of land, grape varietals are specific to that appellation, and similar soil conditions extend over relatively large areas. In the Côte d’Or however, there are no real constants. True, almost all red wines are produced from Pinot Noir grapes and almost all white wines from the Chardonnay, but there are many different clones of each with varying characteristics. The region is cut up into tiny parcels of land controlled by numerous winemakers, all of whom have their own ideas about how to make good wine. And, because of the faults in the land, the terroir changes from one vineyard to the next. The intruding hills and orientation of the slopes create numerous microclimates. These variants make the wines of Burgundy so endlessly fascinating. There are so many variables that one is continually learning.

Day 2 – July 4, 2018 – Côte de Beaune

Following a delicious buffet breakfast at our hotel, a short transfer takes us to the wine village of for a vineyard walk. Following the white wine vineyards, we wind our way to another iconic white wine village: Puligny-Montrachet. Arriving at Puligny we’ll meet Olivier Leflaive and learn about vineyard culture, before continuing for our first winery visit at Maison Olivier Leflaive. After the visit, we stroll around the corner to continue our learning at Leflaive’s restaurant. Here we experience a food and wine pairing lunch, highlighting the Leflaive wines and the local fare.

Transfer back to Beaune this afternoon for some free time. Extra walking for those who are interested: Take the vineyards between Pommard and Beaune downhill, to finish at our hotel.

Early evening we shuttle 15 minutes to the Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet. Here we meet the director of the Chateau, Etienne de Montille. A corporate lawyer by education, de Montille is a leading winemaker and winery director in Burgundy. He has managed the renowned family Domaine de Montille since the early 1990s, and held the position of director at the Chateau de Puligny since the early 2000s. He has recently orchestrated the purchase by the family Domaine of the Chateau and its holdings, bringing the size of the family’s holding back to where they were in the mid-19th century.

We’ll start with champagne and a visit of the premises, then enjoy a wonderful meal paired with wines from Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet and Domaine de Montille. After our evening with de Montille, we’ll shuttle back to Hotel Le Cep.

Walk: 5km or 8km over rolling terrain. Hotel: Hotel Le Cep Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sights Along the Way The Côte de Beaune Defined as the area from just north of Beaune, near Aloxe-, south to just past Santenay, perhaps slightly more renowned for its white wines, but there are great reds as well. At the furthest north of the Côte is the town of Aloxe- Corton, the only village in Burgundy that produces both white and red Grand Cru appellations.

Beaune is the next village south, and capital of the Côte de Beaune. Pommard follows, then Volnay, Meursault, Puligny- Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Santenay. Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet are where the finest white Burgundies are produced. All produced using the Chardonnay grape, these white appellations are considered among the very best dry white wines in the world. Pommard and Volnay produce red wines that, while different than their neighbors on the Côte de Nuits, are rich and elegant, more finesse driven.

Pommard Taking its name from the ancient temple dedicated to Pomone, god of fruit and gardens, Pommard wines have been celebrated by the Renaissance poet Ronsard, Henri IV, Louis XV, and author and poet Victor Hugo. In general the full- bodied almost heavy dark red wines of Pommard have a reputation for being the heartiest of the Côte de Beaune. Domaines such as de Courcel and Comte Armand produce truly excellent Pommards.

Volnay Situated high on the hillside south of Pommard, this village of 450 inhabitants is one of the most picturesque areas in the region. The 14th century church still has its original bell, which is rare since many bells were melted down during the Revolution. The rather delicate red wines of Volnay are quick to mature. The whites of Volnay are sold under the Meursault appellation.

Meursault. The name of this village derives from the Latin muris saltus (jumping rat), recalling the original name for the marsh that once separated the area of the Côte de Beaune from the Côte de Meursault. The village is dominated by the Gothic tower of its church. Meursault is the largest producer of white wine on the Côte d’Or. Produced from the Chardonnay grape, the soft, quick maturing Meursault crus rank among the finest dry white wines in France. The three fine premiers crus, Les Perrières, Les Charmes, and Les Genevrières are the class act of the commune.

Puligny-Montrachet There are four grands crus in this village known essentially for the fabulous white wines that are grown here: Montrachet, and Bâtard-Montrachet, which straddle the border into Chassagne-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet, and Bienvenue Bâtard-Montrachet, which are located exclusively in Puligny-Montrachet.

Chassagne-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet is a quaint village, and a wine appellation consisting of 350 ha (865 acres) of clayish limestone located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune. Most wine produced in the village is white wine from the Chardonnay grape, although there are also some good, although lesser-known, reds made from the Pinot Noir grape. As noted above, the village shares two Grand Cru white vineyards — Montrachet and Batard-Montrachet — with Puligny- Montrachet, and also includes the entirety of a third, Criots-Batard-Montrachet, within its boundaries.

Day 3 – July 5, 2018 – Hautes-Côtes

Buffet breakfast at Hotel le Cep, followed by a transfer to Savigny-les-Beaune. From Savigny, embark on a walk along an ancient Roman way to and the ruins of the Abbaye de Ste Marguerite.

We will have a picnic at the Abbaye de Ste Marguerite (weather permitting), or alternatively lunch will be enjoyed at a small bistro in Bouilland.

Transfer back to Beaune, with a stop in the famous Corton-Charlemagne vineyards, to discuss terroir with Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublère. Pethel is a financial journalist from the United States who came to Burgundy and started his Domaine in 2003.

Have dinner on your own tonight in Beaune with suggestions and recommendations for the best local tables.

Walk: 9km over rolling terrain. Hotel: Hotel Le Cep Meals: Breakfast and lunch

BURGUNDIAN CUISINE

Burgundy is a geographically diverse region. Thus, with the exception of a sea-coast, in Burgundy we have a little bit of everything to draw from, gastronomically. From the forests come snails, wild boar, and gamebirds. The flat plains are divided into farms and pastures yielding Charollais beef, cream, cheeses, pork, chicken, and duck. The rivers provide fresh fish, and the slopes of the côte are covered with vineyards and fruit orchards. These local products are inventively exploited to provide classic and innovative regional dishes. Here are some of the Burgundian specialties you might encounter during your stay in the region.

Hors d’Oeuvres The famous gougère is a choux paste cheese puff. For the cocktail hour they are usually quite small, about the size of a walnut. However, every bread shop sells them in a larger version about the size of an orange. They make great snacking fare.

First Courses Escargots, as many know, are snails. But did you know that there is a difference between Escargots de Bourgogne and Escargots à la Bouguignonne? The former (snails of Burgundy) indicates that the escargots were actually collected in the Burgundy region, and they are traditionally served with garlic, parsley, and butter. The latter (snails in the Burgundy style) means that the escargots are from elsewhere but served Burgundian style with garlic, parsley, and butter. Many restaurants serve the snails packed in their shells with special tongs and forks provided to extract them. Other restaurants serve them in special indented dishes without their shells but with lots of garlic butter. Real Burgundian snails do not come from a can.

Jambon persillé is made of chunks of lean ham with garlic and parsley aspic holding it together in a terrine. For apéritif it is cut into small cubes and served with toothpicks. Your first course will include a big slice served with pickles and mustard.

Oeufs en Meurette is a ubiquitous entrée in all levels of restaurants. It consists of two eggs poached and served on toast in a rich wine (leftover boeuf bourguignon) sauce. Often lardons (thick bacon bits) are added to the sauce.

Salade Paysanne. This large salad is frequently on the entrée menu but is usually large enough for a filling lunch. A salad of frisée (curly endive) and mixed lettuce is topped with lardons (bacon), croutons, and poached egg then dressed with a mustard vinaigrette.

Main Courses Coq au Vin was invented by Burgundian farm wives to use up the tough old rooster at the end of the year. By marinating it for 24 hours in red wine before cooking and then stewing in the marinade, the tough bird became tender and delicious. Thankfully, today most restaurants are a bit more selective with their ingredients and begin with a less tired Coq (even chicken, sometimes). But, by law, if the menu says Coq au Vin then it must be a rooster, not a chicken. Inspectors strictly enforce this distinction. After marinating the Coq in wine, bay leaf, garlic and thyme, it is sautéed with lardons and onions, then stewed in the marinade for several hours. Traditionally Coq au Vin is served with large croûtons (fried bread).

Boeuf Bourguignonne is similar to Coq au Vin in that it is beef stewed in red wine with lardons and onions. However, because the beef is usually from the excellent Charolais cattle, it is not necessary to marinate it before cooking. It is served with boiled potatoes or noodles.

Poulet de Bresse is chicken from the Bresse region in the flat plain to the east of Beaune towards the Alps. Bresse chickens are renowned throughout France as the best. In the market you can distinguish them by their trademark blue feet. Magret de Canard au Cassis (duck breast in blackcurrant sauce) is a beautiful balanced dish with the slightly acidic fruit cutting the richness of the duck. The magret is the choice part of the breast, so if the menu says only “Canard au Cassis” you will probably get a leg.

Cheese Ami de Chambertin is a rich creamy cheese (60 percent butterfat). It is affiné au marc, which means it is cured with local eau de vie (brandy).

Cîteaux is a pungent soft-centered cheese with a light orange crust. It comes from the abbey of Cîteaux where it has been made for over 900 years (and it smells like it!).

Epoisses is a strong cow’s milk cheese, affiné (cured) au marc (rough Brandy) very similar to Ami de Chambertin.

Comté is a hard, fairly mild cheese from the nearby Jura mountains. It is usually the cheese used in omelettes, sandwiches, and fondue. It’s similar to Gruyères from Switzerland.

Day 4 – July 6, 2018 – Côte de Nuits

Today we shuttle north along the to the quaint village of Vosne-Romanée. After a short visit in the village and sampling of its iconic Grands Crus, we embark on an epic walk to the Abbaye de St Vivant. The most prestigious Domaine in Burgundy, the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and the director, Aubert de Villaine, has helped us plan this walk over the Côte to the Abbaye that Domaine de la Romanée- Conti has helped renovate over the past several years. An expert will be on hand to speak about the Domaine’s history and the important project that the Abbaye has been for de Villaine, and all of Burgundy.

After a visit of the Abbey, lunch is planned in the picturesque town of Curtil-Vergy at the local’s hotspot Au Petit Bonheur.

Following lunch, we will transfer back to Beaune for some free time in the late afternoon.

Early evening: At the Comedie du Vin Cooking School, local chefs, Anna Marina Pagnotti and Denis Serrouart, host us for a fun cooking lesson and competition in the unique kitchen and amphitheatre. Participants will be split into groups for appetizer, entrée, and dessert, and will work with the chefs to create a special one-of-a- kind dinner. Courses will be judged for their inspiration, presentation and deliciousness, and, while the entire group will be rewarded with a great meal, the winning team will receive a special prize. And, of course, the fabulous meal will be accompanied by the requisite fine wine.

Walk: 11km over rolling terrain. Hotel: Hotel Le Cep Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Sights Along The Way Côte de Nuits The Côte d'Or is divided into two main geographical and viticultural regions, the Côte de Nuits being the more northerly of the two. The Côte de Nuits starts just south of Dijon, and extends down to the Côte de Beaune, at Aloxe-Corton. Nuits-St- Georges is the capital of the Côte de Nuits and this area is most known for red wines, although there are some excellent whites found here as well. The main wine villages of this area are, in order North to South: Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-St- Denis, Chambolle-, , Flagey-Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-St-Georges, and Prémeaux-Prissey. Geologically, the region sits on a combination of different limestones and marlstone. The climate is continental, with a wide annual temperature difference. Spring frost and summer hail can be a problem, as can autumn rain, which may interfere with the harvest. These weather patterns apply to the whole Côte d'Or. The vineyards lie on the slope between the plain to the east, and the hills to the west. The mainly east-facing Côte means excellent exposure to the sun.

Domaine de la Romanée Conti Without question the most prestigious Domaine on the Côte d’Or is the Domaine de la Romanée Conti. Owned by the extended family of Jacques-Marie Duvault and Sophie Blochet, and in part by the Leroy family since 1942, this Domaine has ownership in numerous Grand Cru vineyards, including Le Montrachet, Echezeaux, Grands-Echezeaux, Romanée-St- Vivant, Richebourg. The Domaine is also sole owner of La Tache and Romanée Conti, considered among the very top Grand Cru vineyards on the Côte d’Or. Aubert de Villaine is the present day leader of the Domaine. Often known simply as DRC, this Domaine has been organic since 1985.

Vosne-Romanée. The village itself has been referred to as little more than the “crossroads near the N74,” but the commune Vosne- Romanée (pronounced Vone-Romanay) contains five of the most renowned wines in the world—Romanée-Conti, La Romanée, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Richebourg and La Tâche. With a combined area of only 65 acres (26 hectares) and an annual output of about 11,000 cases, these remarkable wines have, throughout history, commanded steep prices.

Nuits-St-Georges. If Beaune is the public relations face of Burgundian wine, Nuits-Saint-Georges is more concerned with the business aspects. Here, near the southern end of the Côte de Nuits, many shippers have their offices and production facilities. The lack of grands crus appellations is made up for in this region by the stunning array of premiers crus including the most common: Les Saint-Georges, Les Vaucrains, and Les Forêts.

Day 5 – July 7, 2018 - Beaune

After another delicious buffet breakfast, we start our day with a private visit to a local mustard maker, just a short walk from our hotel. At the Moutarderie Fallot we learn about the history and tradition of Dijon mustard.

It’s Market Day in Beaune. Use the rest of the morning to explore and enjoy this weekly event, first started in 1428.

Lunch at leisure today.

Afternoon at leisure with the option of a loop walk from Beaune.

This evening, a short walk from Le Cep takes us to local hotspot Boulevard 21 for a private dinner of fine cuisine and excellent vintages from an inspired wine list.

Walk: Optional 8km over rolling terrain. Hotel: Hotel Le Cep Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Sights Along the Way

Hôtel Dieu, Hospices de Beaune The most important site in Beaune is the Hospices or Hôtel Dieu in the center of town. It was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, the chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy, for the purpose of caring for those sick and dying from the plague. Shortly after its foundation, however, the Hôtel Dieu became connected with the wine trade. Throughout the years it became popular for vineyard owners to will portions of their land holdings to the Hôtel Dieu as a gesture of charity. Consequently, the humble hospital has become one of the largest vineyard proprietors in Burgundy, presently owning some 143 acres of vineyards from Gevrey-Chambertin to Pouilly-Fuissé. Considering that, on average, winemakers in Burgundy own 10 acres, 143 acres is substantial. Two highlights of the Hôtel Dieu are the Salle des Pôvres, the original ward where the poorest patients lived, and the Last Judgement altarpiece, painted by Flemish master Roger Van Der Weyden. Although the Hôtel Dieu was in use as a hospital until 1971, the kitchen, the apothecary, and laundry room have been reconstructed as they would have looked in the 15th century.

In the Vines near Beaune

Château de de Vougeot

Day 6 – July 8, 2018 - Côte de Nuits, Part 2

After breakfast at Le Cep, we transfer to the Chateau de Clos de Vougeot for a private visit, touching on the history of vine growing in the region; going back over a thousand years. Founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century, the present château was built in the 16th century. The Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin de Bourgogne hold their meetings here.

From the chateau we walk the Pilgrimage route to Gevrey-Chambertin, an iconic village on the Côte d’Or. The fun continues with a private visit and rustic lunch at Domaine Drouhin Laroze in Gevrey-Chambertin. Probably the most famous village on the Côte d’Or, Gevrey-Chambertin lives for its wine. Gevrey-Chambertin has nine grands crus, more than any other village, and each of them must touch the Chambertin vineyard. We’ll have a short tour of the Domaine and its unique cellars, before tasting the great wines over a home- made, Vigneron lunch hosted by Christine Drouhin.

Return to Beaune for some time at leisure before our final gala evening.

Early evening we depart Le Cep for the short but exclusive walk through secret passages from our hotel to the magnificent Hospices de Beaune. Once on site, a short behind-the-scenes tour gives a view to the buildings seldom seen.

In the prestigious Chambre du Roi at the Hospices de Beaune: Champagne apero and gala final dinner with select wines from the Hospices and the different producers encountered while visiting Burgundy. Music by the Joyeux Bourguignons, showcasing local songs through the ages.

Walk: 7km over rolling terrain. Hotel: Hotel Le Cep Meals: Breakfast and dinner Sights Along the Way

Château de Clos de Vougeot Contained within the enclosure of the Clos de Vougeot is its famous winery and château begun by the Cistercian monks in the 12th century. The monastery of Cîteaux is located only 15 km from Vougeot, but the surrounding land was unsuitable for growing grapes. Luckily, beginning in 1108 the monks began to receive gifts of land along the Côte de Nuits and thus began their history with fine Burgundy. By the 15th century, the vineyards were enclosed by a defensive wall that forms the modern enclosure today. In the 16th century, the present château was built. Here the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin de Bourgogne hold their meetings with a multi-course banquet. In 1789 the vineyards were confiscated from the monks by the state and sold off to the public. The château is presently owned by the Confrerie.

Domaine Drouhin-Laroze This Domaine is managed today by Philippe and Christine Drouhin. The estate was originally founded in 1850 in Gevrey- Chambertin by Jean-Baptiste Laroze. In 1919 his granddaughter, Suzanne, married Alexandre Drouhin, who owned vines in Chambolle-Musigny. With the unison of these parcels, the estate changed its name to Drouhin-Laroze. Under the leadership of Bernard Drouhin, the Domaine built a solid reputation, but a changing of the guard occurred with his death in 2001. Bernard’s son Philippe took control of the estate and made several changes to further improve the quality of the wines. Yields were cut and more precise temperature control was implemented during the vinification. Efforts quickly paid off. Subsequent vintages have produced deeper, richer wines. Domaine Drouhin-Laroze owns 11.50 hectares of vineyards, including village, premier cru, and grand cru sites.

Gevrey-Chambertin Probably the most famous village on the Côte d’Or, Gevrey-Chambertin lives for its wine. The area, originally owned by the Abbaye de Bèze, has been producing wine since the 7th century. It was originally known simply as Gevrey. Later, the neighboring fields (“champs”) were acquired by a man named Bertin and the Champs de Bertin were soon abbreviated and appended to the name of the existing village. Gevrey-Chambertin has nine grands crus, more than any other village, and each of them must touch the Chambertin vineyard, and has the benefit of hyphenating its name with the magical name of “Chambertin.”

Morey-Saint-Denis One of the lesser known villages of the Côte de Nuits, Morey-Saint-Denis produces excellent red wines that are of good value due to their relative obscurity. They act as a bridge between the hard sturdiness of the Côte de Nuits’ northern communes and the softer elegant distinction of the Chambolles, Vougeots, and Vosnes to the south. The five grands crus of the commune are Bonnes-Mares (which straddles the border with Chambolle-Musigny), , Clos de la Roche, Clos St Denis, and . Bonnes-Mares is the foremost of these wines but Clos de Tart, a monopoly of the Mommessin house, is also very well known. Morey-Saint-Denis also has more than two dozen premiers crus.

Chambolle-Musigny Perhaps the most picturesque village of the Côte de Nuits, Chambolle dates back to the first millennium when it was called Cambolla (“turbulent flood waters”). “Musigny” was added in 1880. The linden tree across from the church is the oldest in France. Another of Chambolle’s claims is that the cemetery, covering valuable wine growing real estate, has some of the most “expensive plots” in the world. The two grands crus of Chambolle-Musigny, Les and Les Musigny, are among the most delicate of Côte de Nuits reds. An excellent white Musigny is also produced.

Vougeot Taking its name from the tiny stream that runs down the Côte between Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot, this area has been settled and under continuous cultivation since the beginning of the 12th century. The commune has only one grand cru, the Clos de Vougeot, which is among the most famous of all wines. At 50 hectares (125 acres) the Clos de Vougeot is also the largest of all Burgundy grands crus, producing an annual output of 16,500 cases. The Clos of the name indicates that the vineyard is completely enclosed, in this case by a stone wall. The best wines are produced from the vines furthest up the slope of the walled enclosure while the wines produced from the low part of the enclosure near the main road are distinctly inferior. At present, the vineyards in the enclosure are divided into 107 plots and are owned by over 80 different growers, but these statistics seem to change every year.

Day 7 – July 9, 2018 – Farewell

After breakfast this morning, take a train or deluxe motorcoach transfers to Paris or other outbound destinations as necessary. Safe travels!

“Burgundy at its best overtops claret at its best...My favorite was a few years ago. ....I took one sip; I closed my eyes, and every beautiful thing that I had ever known crowded into my memory....The sound of an orchestra sweeping in crescendo...the glint of sunshine after rain on the leaves of the forest...the voices of children singing hymns, all these and a hundred other things seemed to be blended into one magnificence.” --Maurice Healy, "Stay Me with Flagons"

The Details Price: Land Price: $6,795.00 USD per person (based on 22 travelers or more in double occupancy) Single Supplement: $700.00 (in Deluxe Double for Single use) Start: Paris Finish: Paris Trip Length: 7 days / 6 nights

LEVEL OF ACTIVITY – EASY TO MODERATE The trip alternates between relatively flat routes and some rolling walks. In general, we follow small, quiet trails through vineyards, farmland, forests and charming towns.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED • All hotel accommodations in Deluxe Suites at Hotel Le • International flights Cep • Cancellation insurance • All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, with select • Gratuity for your B&R guide(s) vintage wine, as per the itinerary • Items of a personal nature • Services of two B&R guides and European Operations Director Geoff Sandquist and support van(s) • Detailed maps, route notes, walking pouch, and water bottle, as well as all amenities from Le Cep and other special touches along the way. • All special events and private tours described in the itinerary • All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off • All baggage transportation • All gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service

HOW TO RESERVE THIS TOUR Please call Erin Reed, travel advisor at Butterfield & Robinson, at 1-866-551-9090 ext. 209 or email [email protected] noting Colorado College Burgundy Block Break Away in the subject line.

You will be required to make a deposit of $1,500 USD per person to secure your spot. Final payment is requested 100 days in advance of departure or Monday, March 26, 2018.

Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. For reference, booking and cancellation terms are as follows:

Number of days prior to the tour on which notification in writing is received by traveler:

270+ $1,500 USD deposit is refundable as cash

96-269 $1,500 USD deposit is refundable as trip credit or as $500 USD cash

61-95 25% of trip price is held as a cancellation fee

31-60 50% of trip price is held as a cancellation fee

0-30 100% of trip price is held as a cancellation fee