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Some of our first culinary vacations in France were in the region of Burgundy, home to wonderful food and world-famous wines. Come explore a land famous for its exquisite culinary treats such as boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin on our Burgundy wine tours and cooking vacations. Take French cooking lessons using the freshest of local ingredients to create rich and hearty dishes, and then enjoy the fruits of your labors with fine wines.
Burgundy is as rich in history as in gastronomy, and our cooking tours include everything from visits of sleepy French villages, to medieval churches and Romanesque monasteries. The cities of Dijon and Beaune offer plenty of palaces, museums, and gastronomic tastings for our culinary travelers to explore.
The region is also replete with parks – including Morvan National Park – and beautiful countryside, perfect backdrops for our Burgundy wine tours and culinary vacations. It is traversed by the stunning Burgundy canal, which meanders through the countryside and provides the perfect venue for a stroll, a boat ride, or a picnic during your Burgundy culinary tour.
FAQ about Food Tours in Burgundy, France
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What food is Burgundy famous for?
Burgundy is renowned for its rich, hearty cuisine that perfectly complements the region’s world-famous wines. The most iconic Burgundian dish is boeuf bourguignon, a slow-cooked stew of tender beef, vegetables, and red wine. Another classic is coq au vin, a flavorful braise of chicken, wine, mushrooms, and garlic. Burgundy is also known for its escargots (snails) in garlic-parsley butter, gougères (cheese puffs), and jambon persillé (ham and parsley terrine). For a sweet finish, try the pain d’épices (spiced gingerbread) or a tarte aux pommes (apple tart).
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What is the main grape in Burgundy wine?
Burgundy is primarily known for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Pinot Noir, a thin-skinned, finicky grape, thrives in Burgundy’s cool climate and limestone-rich soils, producing elegant, complex red wines with notes of cherry, raspberry, and earthy undertones. Chardonnay, the other key variety, yields white wines of unparalleled depth and finesse, ranging from crisp and mineral-driven Chablis to rich, buttery Meursault and Montrachet. The unique terroir of each Burgundian sub-region and vineyard plot contributes to the distinctive character and quality of these world-renowned wines.
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Which is the most expensive Burgundy wine?
The most expensive Burgundy wines come from the region’s prestigious Grand Cru vineyards, such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Montrachet. These rare, highly sought-after wines can command prices of several thousand dollars per bottle, with some vintages fetching even higher sums at auction. For example, a single bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s Romanée-Conti Grand Cru from a top vintage like 1945 or 1962 can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, making it one of the most expensive wines in the world. The exquisite quality, limited production, and rich history of these wines contribute to their extraordinary value.
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