World famous, Beaujolais is synonymous with celebrations and happy occasions. The rolling hills dotted with villages are reminiscent of Tuscany, but in a French way. It is lovely and though anything would taste delicious here, you will truly be sampling some of the best in the region. You will find Beaujolais a wine of immediate pleasure and one that can mate with any course from the aperitif to dessert.

The secret of this wine is the unique grape variety - Gamay. As you travel to private wineries and estate that will offer you tastings of their best selections. One of your stops will be the Château de la Marquise. Here you will taste another varietal, as you are on the cusp of Burgundy.

Renowned throughout the world for its venerable wines, Burgundy is an essential destination for those who appreciate the finer aspects of the winemaker’s art. This is a region where you can visit some of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the world and taste wines that are regularly regarded as the best France has to offer. As one of the richest regions of France for hundreds of years, Burgundy also offers a wealth of history and culture as well as beautiful landscapes.