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Grand Crus of Burgundy
Private Guide with wine expert and Chinese interpreter
- Inimitable wines, from unique terroirs, called "Climates": a mosaic of small plots of land worked so carefully through the centuries and giving birth to Grands Crus.
- There is no better way to understand the complexity and nuances of its land than visiting Burgundy, one of the wine regions of France's most prestigious.
- You will discover the subtle interplay between the "terroir", the climate and the vine that brings out the noblest and variety of Black Pinot and Chardonnay.This is a superb opportunity for the wine enthousiasts to taste the most famous Grands Crus of Burgundy, including the fabulous Romanée-Conti considered as the most famous wine of the world by many connoisseurs. A great overview of the winemaking and cultural traditions of the Côte d'Or. You'll enjoy extensive tastings at top domains of our producers in the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune while indulging in luxury accommodations at deluxe or prestigious Hotels in Beaune and excellent gastronomic dining, in some fine french gourmet restaurants.
Travel in small groups till 8 to 10 guests with a private Oenologist Guided/driver.
Day 1: Your arrival in Burgundy
We pick you up at the airtport or railway station and conduce you to your hotel in Beaune. You'll install in a very confortable hotel in the center of an old and touristic town and then you'll walk in the small streets of the very nice medieval city. Dinner in a gourmet restaurant.
Day 2: Grands Crus des Côte de Nuits
Immerse yourself into the complex and fascinating world of Burgundy wine for lovers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with the famous appelations of Nuits Saint Georges, Vosne Romanée, Vougeot.... We visit les Hospices de Beaune. We taste its faboulous wines and you participate at a fun and informative Oenological course about «terroirs», climates and soils of Burgundy. On the afternoon we visit wineries in Nuits-saint-Georges. A delicious local lunch recharges you halfway through the day. Return to Beaune in the early evening. Dinner on your own this evening.Day 3: Fabulous Côte de Nuits
Meet with winemakers and get an insider's view of this famed region. Visit wineries in Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin. You will taste the best wines of Hautes-Côtes de Nuits and visit the beautiful place of Clos-Vougeot, important cultural landmarks that have shaped wine making in the region. In order to keep our strength up, we'll have fine lunch in a local gourmet restaurant. Return to Beaune in the late afternoon. Dinner on your own this evening. Day 4: Wine in Côte de Beaune
Today’s tour will take you towards the south of Beaune in some prestigious wineries as Meursault, Pommard, Volnay and Mercurey. we'll visit the Château de Pommard, including a tasting of its structured wines. But we'll also have you taste one of the best white wines of Burgundy in Meursault. Enjoy lunch at the excellent restaurant on the terrace of Château de Pommard with its strong and tannic wines. Return to Beaune in the late afternoon. Dinner in a gourmet restaurant.Day 5: Departure
After a final delicious breakfast in your hotel, you can continue on to other travels - Bon Voyage!
Includes
Four nights in hotel standard of your choice
Four french breakfasts
Three gastronomic lunches
Two dinners (drinks not included with the lunches and dinners)
English speaking wine expert driver/guide for three fully guided days on Days 2, 3 and 4
Wine tastings and visits as described
Wine making course
Use of a comfortable private vehicle for your explorations of the vineyardsCall: Claude Massoc 00 33 (0)603452601
contact@wineaffinty.fr
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Châteaux of Bordeaux
Private Guide with wine expert and interpreter
- Visit to vineyards, wineries and tasting wines in different wine regions of France and Italy.
- Knowledge of soils, discover the regional gastronomy, culture and local traditions, with a wine expert guide in English and a Chinese or Russian interpreter.
- Welcome and hospitality in families of winemakers. The visits give priority to human contact and sharing a passion for wine professionals.Bordeaux is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. The passion and the quality of its wine, and the wide range and variety of its wines, make this region is very legitimately sought by the major wine lovers around the world. Our system allows you to benefit from three key areas of the region of Bordeaux: Medoc with its renowned Chateaux, Sauternes with its spectacular sweet white wines, Saint-Emilion and Pomerol with its precious and come very famous Medieval village St Emilion.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
Arrival in Bordeaux and transfer to your hotel. Take time to explore the city. Enjoy the beautiful 18th century buildings that still line the waterfront, and the general atmosphere of luxuriousness. The wine trade has made the fortune of Bordeaux since the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine, and her husband, Henry II Plantagenet. Today, Bordeaux is listed by UNESCO as "an outstanding urban and architectural whole." Do not forget to explore the famous "Place de la Bourse" and the Church of St. Peter, the Cathedral Saint André and Grand Theatre. Dinner in a gourmet restaurant.
Day 2: Discovering the Medoc
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you for a one-day visit in the wine region of Medoc, with its famous appellations of Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac, St. Estephe, ... We will go for a tour and tasting at Château Combon-la-Pelouse Haut-Médoc and also to the Winery-show at Château d'Arsac en Médoc, you will visit thee vineyards and participate at a fun and informative wine course on methods of organic viticulture today more and more frequently introduced by Bordelais' winemakers. we also offer you optionnaly a tasting of grands crus Château Lafite Rotschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour and many others splendid great vintages. A delicious local lunch await you at noon. Return to hotel and free evening in Bordeaux (dinner at your own).
Day 3: Vineyards and medieval village of Saint Emilion
Today we have the pleasure of getting together a heritage site by UNESCO, the medieval town of St Emilion, with a tour of its monuments and its unique underground monolithic church. Although you'll love this city, we must not neglect our passion for wine! We have top wine tours and tasting in two great estates Baron de Montfort at Château-Du Rocher Grand Cru in Saint-Emilion and Château Gazin in Pomerol. To comfort us, we will have lunch in a simple but refreshing local wine bar, with fresh, crisp bread, cheeses, French charcuteries, and wine of course! Return to Bordeaux in the late afternoon. (Dinner at your own)
Day 4: Vineyards of Graves & Sauternes
Today's visit will lead us to the south of Bordeaux in the vineyards of Graves and Sauternes. Sauternes is known worldwide for the delicate flavor and sweet taste of its sweet white wines, we will be greeted by winemaker family Meslier of Château Raymond-Lafon in Sauternes. We will taste a wine of great class that is nearest neighbor to the fabulous vineyard Chateau d'Yquem. But we will also enjoy Graves Grand Cru classified in Pessac-Leognan, with their fine dresses and elegant flavors. Enjoy lunch in an excellent local restaurant known for its traditional cuisine. Return to Bordeaux in the late afternoon. Dinner in a gourmet restaurant.
Day 5: Departure
After a last delicious breakfast at your hotel, you can continue to other destinations - Bon Voyage!
Includes:
Four nights in a hotel in the category of your choice
Four French breakfast
Three gourmet lunches
Two dinners (drinks are not included with lunch and dinner)
English speaking guide and a wine expert Chinese interpreter for three whole days (2, 3 and 4 days).
Wine tastings and visits described
The wine courses
Transport by luxury car to visit the vineyards.
Claude Massoc 00 33 (0) 603 452 601
contact@wineaffinity.fr
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Etude préalable
Projet de convention de formation avec la ChineActivité commerciale développée sur internet et mettre en place une école de formation à Pékin et Tianjin – réseau de professionnels et d’étudiants susceptibles de s’intéresser aux métiers de l’œnologie, de la sommellerie et commerce de vinsProject of agreement for training with ChinaInternet business developed and set up a training school in region of Beijing and Tianjin - a network of professionals and students may be interested in careers in enology, the sommelier and wine businessCertificationImportance de la validation officielle ; doit être une référence du savoir faire français.CertificationImportance of formal validation, must be a reference of French know-how.Conditions de mise en œuvre :Pour un démarrage de l’action septembre 2012, il faut finaliser le programme en mars 2012Fournir un contenu de formation pour janvier 2012 à Claude MASSOCConditions for implementation:For a start the action in September 2012 must complete the program in March 2012Provide content training in January 2012 to Claude MassocModule « perfectionnent en œnologie »En Chine Dispenser une formation de base en œnologie par internet et mise à niveau en français en FOADRéaliser des regroupements au niveau des provinces pour l’apprentissage de la dégustation et tester le niveau de compétences des participants à partir de ces tests si concluants, offrir la possibilité d’effectuer des stagesEn France Proposition d’une formation « approfondissement en œnologie » d’environ 3 mois, soit 90 jours (visa touristique), assortie de stage en d’entreprise et de visites de vignobles.Module "perfect in oenology"China -> Provide basic training in oenology and internet upgrade in French in ODLMake clusters at the provincial level for the learning of tasting and testing the skill level of participants From these tests, if successful, the opportunity to do internships-> Proposal to France for training "in oenology deepening" of about 3 months, 90 days (tourist visa), together with corporate internship and wine tours.Lieux de formation : les lycées des Métiers de l’HôtellerieTraining sites: the high schools of hotel trades- 20 rue Jean Drouant Médéric 75017 Paris- 237 boulevard Raspail 75014 Paris- 135 rue Belliard Belliard 75018 ParisNombre de stagiaires : environ 200 personnes par an – possibilité de roulementNumber of trainees: 200 people per year - the possibility of rollingProfil des stagiaires : employés de sociétés majoritairementProfile of participants: employees of companies mainlyL’hébergement : réseaux chinois à Paris, centres hébergement estudiantins, résidences hôtelières, hôtels de 1 ou 2 étoiles, locations meublés, auberges de jeunesse,Accommodation: Chinese network in Paris, student accommodation centers, apartment hotels, hotels in 1 or 2 stars, furnished rentals, hostels,Contenu : 240h soit 6 heures par jour pendant 8 semaines. Formation œnologie théorique en centre (fabrication, de la vigne au vin) – appellation, terroirs (France et monde) – analyse sensorielle - art de la dégustation – assortiment mets et vins – service du vin – les cocktails - commercialisation du vin - métiers de la sommellerie, du bar, du cavisteContent: 240 hours or 6 hours a day for 8 weeks. Enology theoretical training center (manufacturing, from the vine to wine) - appellation "terroirs" (France and the world) - Sensory analysis - art of tasting - food and wine selection - wine service - cocktails - wine marketing - trades the sommelier, the bar, wine shopStage : deux semaines soit chez un caviste, un restaurateur, une cave, une coopérative ou un vigneron.Stage : two weeks or at a wine shop, a restaurant, a cellar, a cooperative or a winemaker.Visites de trois vignobles : déplacements en Bordelais, Champagne, Bourgogne deux ou trois jours à chaque visite.Visits to three vineyards: travel in Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy, two or three days on each visit.Budget : Heure de formation 140€ à 150€ en fonction des matières d’œuvre en atelier d’analyse sensorielle de 12 places. Gestes également en salle de restaurant ou en salle banalisées.Budget: € 140 training hours to 150 € depending on the subject of work in sensory analysis workshop for 12 people. Actions also in the restaurant or simple classroom.MatérielDe quel matériel disposent –ils déjà ?De barman pour les cocktails, environ 200€ - Tenue professionnelle, costume, cravate.EquipmentWhat equipment do they have already?Malette bartending cocktails for about € 200 - dress, suit, tie.Greta des métiers de l’hôtellerie – n° existence : 1175P005775
135 rue Belliard – 75018 PARIS – 01 58 60 32 25/26
www.greta-hotellerie.fr
GRETA des Métiers de l'Hôtellerie
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