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Great
Estates of Rhone & Provence
May 29 - June 3, 2006
Led
by Lauriann and Jean-Pierre
Sollin, Sommeliers-Conseil
US $4895 per person
“The instruction/teaching/guidance was excellent.
The food was superb . . . the wines were magnificent. Our tour guides were simply
wonderful, and made the trip
as exciting as it was.” -- Dr. Clay Robertson and Vida Robertson, Charleston, SC,
Rhône
and Provence
Tour.
See
photos and wines tasted from our 2005 Rhône Valley tour.
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The
Rhone
Valley
offers wine
lovers a unique combination of beautiful scenery, delicious
Provençal cuisine, and full-bodied, expressive wines. Join us as
we follow the mighty Rhone River (right, seen from the
vineyards of Condrieu) from Vienne to Avignon and taste the best
this fascinating region has to offer. We begin in the Northern
Rhone, where Syrah and Viognier bring unmatched elegance to
prestigious wines like Côte Rôtie, Hermitage and Condrieu.
Exclusive tastings will include the two finest négociants of
the region, Guigal and Chapoutier. Your first-class
accommodations are at 4-star
Hostellerie Beau Rivage, where you'll dine at their and
lovely 1-star restaurant overlooking the Rhone.
Heading south, you'll discover the charming medieval villages and
colorful red tiled
roofs of Provence. Explore the famous appellations of
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel, Gigondas and Cotes du Rhone
Villages with tastings at some of their finest estates,
including renowned Chateau de Beaucastel. Your home will be the luxurious 4-star
Hotel
d'Europe in
Avignon's historic walled city, close to the majestic Pope's
Palace, shopping and restaurants. Between tastings, you'll experience the
rich history and flavors of Provence as you visit
Roman ruins and enjoy gastronomic meals at Avignon's best
Michelin-starred restaurants.
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If you prefer, we can custom-design
a private wine or culinary tour in
the Rhone or Provence exclusively for your party on the dates of your choice. See
more about customized, private wine tours
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To
receive a full itinerary and reservation form:
Please
call us (toll free U.S. & Canada) +1-877-261-1500, or contact
us by email.
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