Some appointments not to be missed in Burgundy this summer

Passing through Burgundy this summer? From Mâcon to Chablis outings, visits, meals and tastings will make you discover the secrets of the region. Here is a selection of appointments not to be missed, from July to September.   Chablis and Grand Auxerrois Harvest experience At Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, in Préhy. A fun and friendly day to learn the gestures of the harvester, share the atmosphere of a winegrower's lunch, discover the backstage of the pressing and leave with a memory of this day". Saturday, September 5, 2020, 60 €. For more information: oenotourisme.brocard.fr   Côtes de Nuits À Table at the Clos de Vougeot This summer 2020, lunch or dinner at the Château du Clos de Vougeot will now be possible. A first for this symbol of Burgundy culture and gastronomy. The tables will accommodate up to 24 guests. On the menu: meals and tasting of several wines, including two Grands Crus. Formulas from 75 to 195 €. Reservations here. Open House at Domaine Faiveley Until August 31, Erwan and Eve Faiveley – 7th generation of the family – exceptionally open the doors of the estate. A pop-up shop is open monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A visit-tasting of 1 hour 30 will make you discover the winery the "38" is the soul of the estate, the setting where are vinified the 25 Premiers Crus and 12 Grands Crus of the estate: Corton "Clos des Cortons Faiveley", Corton-Charlemagne, Clos-de-Vougeot and many others. More information on the domain's website .   Côtes de Beaune Walk-tasting in the vineyards of Beaune 2 hours of initiation to enter the exciting world of Burgundy wines and introduce you, glass in hand, to the methodology of tasting and the discovery of the Burgundy vineyard. For 2 hours, you will browse the plots of Beaune and Beaune 1er Cru glass in hand, with an oenologist from the school of Burgundy wines. Delivery of a glass for tasting in the vineyards. Commented tasting of 3 Burgundy wines. Saturdays, July 25 and August 29. Departure 4pm parking lot of the Parc de la Bouzaize: Allée du Dr Boulay. Price: 39€. More information in this link. Summer visit of the Patriarche cellars An independent visit of the largest cellars in Burgundy, in the basement of Beaune, with tasting by the glass of 7 cuvées. In July and August, every day without reservation. 18€. www.patriarche.com   Côte Chalonnaise and Couchois La Ronde du Couchois Two days of tastings in the cellars of this appellation (in red only) sometimes unknown. August 1 and 2, 2020 from 10am to 8pm. Passport glass at 5€. More information here.   Mâconnais Discovery accompanied by the Mâconnais vineyard An afternoon to discover the southernmost vineyard of Burgundy. Stops in the vineyards and facing beautiful panoramas are on the program. The opportunity to learn more about the history and specificities of the vineyard. The visit of two wineries and the tasting of about 10 wines are planned. Every Monday and Thursday from June 23 to October 31. Departures at 14:00 from the tourist office of Mâcon 1 Place Saint Pierre – 71000 Macon. Price: 75 €. More info on the website.