Amaryllis: La Semaine des Grands Crus
Amaryllis - La Semaine des Grands Crus
Step aboard Amaryllis for an unparalleled immersion in the great wines of Burgundy and an extraordinary opportunity to sample each of the 33 Grands Crus. Taste revered vintages, explore labyrinthine properties usually closed to the public and enjoy sumptuous dinners paired with hallowed labels. On board, decompress on deck and revel in carefree fun among Amaryllis’s bright and sophisticated interiors.
Includes
Fine dining
Table d’hote meals and complimentary beverages, daily breakfast and French fine dining experience served onboard Amaryllis, A Belmond Boat
Private Guide
A private tour of Château de Rully with the Comte de Ternay, a vineyard tour of the Château de Chamirey, a tour of Clos de Vougeot. A tour of the historic cellars of Domaine Remoissenet and a barrel-making workshop in Beaune. A stroll through the center of Dijon.
Return Transfer
We provide a return transfer service to and from our luxury boat within France and Geneva. Please contact our teams to find out more.
Days 1 & 2
St-Léger-sur-Dheune & Chagny
Welcome to the heart of Burgundy for the start of your Grands Crus cruise. You’re welcomed aboard the barge in St-Léger by your private crew, dedicated guide and personal chef. Toast the start of the epicurean adventure with chilled champagne and settle into your beautiful, cosy cabin. Tonight, a wonderful selection of Grands Crus will be the stars of the show. After being introduced to the celebrated terroirs of Burgundy, you will begin your week’s tasting experience with Montrachet, Chablis, Clos de la Roche, Mazis-Chambertin and Bonnes Mares.
On the second day, your leisurely cruise continues through the picturesque valley of Santenay. Your guide will escort you on a short excursion to meet the Comte de Ternay, whose family has owned the Château de Rully for over 800 years. A buffet lunch welcomes you back onboard. In the afternoon, take a scenic drive to Château de Chamirey for a vineyard tour. This evening’s dinner is hosted on board by local grower, sommelier and wine consultant Pascal Wagner. Highlights include Chevalier-Montrachet, Clos des Lambrays and Grands Echezeaux.
St-Léger-sur-Dheune & Chagny
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Days 3 & 4
Fragnes & Seurre
On the third day, explore the Côte de Beaune. Enjoy an extensive tasting menu at La Table d’Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet. Take a tour through the vineyards, home to fields of Montrachet and other well-known white Grands Crus. The exploration continues in Beaune to visit the historic cellars of Domaine Remoissenet. Enjoy a wine tasting before returning to the barge for another fabulous Grands Crus dinner.
Today, glide along the bucolic River Saône. Mid afternoon, your guide takes you to a unique barrel-making workshop. Your host, Frederick Gilet, will introduce his ancestral tradition and reveal its secrets before you try your hand at building your own barrel. After a fun afternoon, carry on to Beaune where a host from the prestigious Maison Champy will give you a private tour of the winery, built by Gustave Eiffel himself. Following a barrel tasting with the maison’s wine expert, your evening dining experience will be revealed. Dinner is accompanied by mouth-watering Grands Crus such as Charlemagne and Corton.
Day 5, 6 and 7
Longecourt & Dijon
On Day 5, enjoy a leisurely morning on board as you cruise along the Canal de Bourgogne towards Dijon. After lunch, set off on a scenic drive towards Clos de Vougeot. Take a private tour of this illustrious château, headquarters of the famous Chevaliers du Tastevin. Tonight, you will dine in the private cellars of Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, owned by Philippe and Christine Drouhin.
Your final tour of the week is to the stunning city of Dijon, capital of Burgundy. Stroll through the lively centre and accompany the boat’s chef to the open-air market to select the best local ingredients. A farewell gala dinner awaits this evening, accompanied again by a selection of Grands Crus. Savour Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Richebourg and, king of them all, La Romanée-Conti.
On Day 7, enjoy a final breakfast in Dijon before the crew bids you farewell for your onward travel.
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