Outstanding, well exceeding our expectations. We two attended the 90 minute (English) Wine…read moreEssentials class; Céline was our instructor. What we learned in this class is enabling us to better enjoy our time in Burgundy. Thanks to this class, we finally have an understanding of the different classifications of Burgundy wines and how they are labeled. Our understanding of how to taste a wine was significantly enhanced, and the blind tasting exercise was brilliant. Classroom facilities were designed for wine tasting, including the table. The content of the presentation and the technology it used was excellent. Céline was patient and was attuned to each of us throughout the class. Amazing.

We did not know what to expect for a wine tasting in Beaune. We enjoy wine, but we're not experts,…read moreand wanted to learn in a friendly, unpretentious environment. Sensation Vin was mentioned in Rick Steves' France travel book, so we gave it a try. It was a delightful and educational experience, more than we had hoped. There were only 4 in our class, but I think the limit is 8, so the experience is personal and engaging. Our guide spoke very good English, and encouraged questions and experiential learning. We sampled 8 wines, and with each, our guide increased our knowledge of how to use our eyes, nose and mouth to experience the complexity of wine. It was a delightful two hours, and we hope to visit again!

This is a hidden gem! I found La Cave de l'Ange Gardien (or Guardian Angles) on this site (trip…read moreadvisor) and yelp as "the #1 things to do in Beaune". I did not know what to expect, but so glad we did it!! I sure agree now, that this is the #1 thing to do in Beaune!! A passionate, knowledgeable, and welcoming husband and wife team introduces you to Burgundy wine, about the region, how to read wine labels, "how to taste Burgundy wines", and food paring. The blind tasting was super fun!! It was the most interesting, educational and fun, eye-opening experience. This is not your typical "wine tasting." I recommend you do this first (when you arrive in Burgundy). The knowledge you'll gain from this tasting experience will benefit the rest of your wine trip in Beaune and Burgundy. We bought a few bottles and they waived the tasting fees, but I believe its only about $10-15, for 3-hour class. (For the value, that's a super bargain!). Reservation is highly recommended. I believe the only way to make a reservation is to call them directly. They speak English so it was super easy and hassle-free to make an appointment by phone.

This wine shop is everything you could hope for in Beaune. Even though we didn't have an appt and…read moreno one answered the phone my desire to take the very short walk away from the town center and visit was more than slightly rewarded!!! Pierre greeted us and after our incredible tasting and Pierre's wonderful wit we were very happy and quite grateful we made the effort. Just go!!

One man burgundy wine class operation: Guillaume is very knowledgeable about burgundy wines and…read moregave us a very nice introduction to what is a very complex subject. The venue​ is basically a nicely furnished cozy French wine cellar with a good selection of jazz music. We had a meal with some typical dishes from this region paired with 3 different style bottles of wine selected by guillaume for €50 per person (6 people). We all enjoyed the food, wine, and guillaume's commentary.

I really shouldn't write this review because I feel like Les Caves de l'Abbaye is our little secret…read morein Beaune. We visited Les Caves de l'Abbaye last year for a wine tasting and we had a great time. Guillaume is very knowledgeable about wines and truly an expert on wines of Burgundy. We had so much fun that we returned to Beaune this year to experience lunch and wine tasting with Guillaume. I had high expectations, but the quality of the food, wine and knowledge imparted by Guillaume exceeded my expectations. The secret is out. You need to visit Les Caves de l'Abbaye.

We toured with Mathias for two days while in Beaune and could not ask for a better guide! Mathias…read morewas very knowledgeable about wines and the entire region. Because he is from the area, he could give us great insight into the various wine makers, take us to places only locals would know and give us a truly unique first class experience above and beyond our expectations! We HIGHLY recommend his services. You will not be disappointed.

This was a truly wonderful experience! We had a wonderful time learning about the details of the…read moreBurgundy Wine Region. We tasted the village, 1st cru, and grand cru wines from the area. Mathias provided a wonderful experience by showing us the best views of the vineyards. Highly recommend!

A cooking school for kids and adults. Not cheap but the kids have fun and realised great desserts…read more That parents get to bring home and taste. The recipe is printed and brought home. I am not sure that the recipe was simple enough for the kids, they never wanted to do it again!!! There is a nice shop with cooking accessories and good products. I enjoyed the walk around. And you can take wine tasting classes in a specially setup cave.

My wife and I did the half day afternoon tour. First I want to confirm the meeting place is at the…read moreparking lot on Allee du Docteur Boulevard We enjoyed the ride with a knowledgable guide who spoke English just OK. You only visit one winery on the ride but you will enjoy a decent tour and enjoy some good wine. Lastly the scenery is incredible.

My wife and I love Burgundian wine, cycling and the beautiful French countryside. This tour was…read moreeverything we had hoped. Florian shared his extensive knowledge of local wine accompanied with the region's history. Touring the area by bike gives you the opportunity to really take in the incredible sights and smells of the area. After a short ride, we stopped for a snack and a glass of local wine. Florian even shared produce from his garden. Our next stop was an explanation of a plat of roadside vines. Then, a short bike to Chassagne Montrachet. After touring the winery, we were treated to a very informative tasting by winery staff. We were able to experience the differences in wines due to their distinct terrior. Our next stop was a picnic style lunch at a very nice restaurant. It really gave our group an opportunity to chat and really enjoy Burgundy, over food and wine. We also discovered Florian's home town, Rully, makes very nice wine. After an enjoyable lunch, we cycled to Pommard. There was a headwind, but still a lovely ride. Domaine Lejeune was the last stop of our tour and it was a lovely ending. We were treated to a winery tour during harvest. Seeing the action at the sorting table was a bonus for a winelover. The tasting did not disappoint. We enjoyed wines from Pommard and Mersault. Two of my favorite Burgundian wines! From Pommard, we were transferred back to the pickup location(Tourist Office) by van. Our full day tour seemed to pass quickly and were appreciative to have taken in so much of Burgundy in such a short period. I recommend you ask questions and by an active participant in the tour. Florian is an excellent tour guide who's knowledge extends much further than the local wine and a fun guy to spend the day with. Daryl Gaitan

Also called Safari Tours, Bacchus was one of the best wine tours we had in France!…read more Booking the tour- Laurence was quick to reply to our emails and very sweet. She offered to pick us up from the station when we got in (we had 1/2 hour from when our train arrived and when the tour started). You give them your credit card but that's only for holding your spot on the tour. No charges were noted from our credit card. After the tour is over, you pay Laurence for the trip with cash. On the tour- Laurence was very knowledgable about presenting the three locations. We opted for three wineries. She presented the first cellar, the second cellar and third was presented by the wineries staff. I loved learning about the different regions and different wines! Definitely had some of the most amazing wines of my life on this tour. From the 2nd winery, Vincent Sauvestre, I fell in love with the Pommard and Volnay. I loved the buttery aftertaste of the Pommard and the light buttery fruity taste of the Volnay. I am enlightened. The scales have fallen off my eyes. I never knew French wines could be so amazing. The only pitfall was another French patron who ridiculed our group for not knowing French. Unfortunately, some of us did know French. And knew he was sh*t talking us. Not cool. He turned red when he realized we knew he was talking about us. From the third winery, we had a white Chardonnay called Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. That first sip forever changed how I look at wine. It was crisp, clean, slightly sweet and so flavorful. It tasted of rich minerals from the Beaune soil. It was the best white wine of my life. I was really sad to learn the price (88 Euros a bottle). Thanks for the enlightening journey! I had an amazing time!

We booked Tour 4 and it was an excellent introduction to wine for our first time in Beaune. Tour…read moreguide Kim was excellent!

We spent 5 days with Sue in June 2018 as part of her Burgundy Wine & Gastronomy Tour. What an…read moreexcellent experience! Sue's knowledge of wine, food, and the local area provided a once in a lifetime experience beyond our expectations, and her inside knowledge and connections with the local winemakers provided access to experiences that would have otherwise been unknown or off limits. We highly recommend Burgundy on Plate if you want to truly experience all that Burgundy has to offer! - Michael & Christianne, Indiana, USA

My husband and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and had 3 nights planned in the…read moreBurgundy region. Wanting an efficient "taste" of the region we decided to take a privately escorted tour. We decided on Burgundy on a Plate based on the very interesting tours that Sue offered as we were looking for something more unique, more personal and more local and Burgundy on a Plate appeared as a huge standout. Since our joint goal was to learn as much as we could about the wine, region and terroir we wanted an english speaker who could translate the intricacies of the region in a detailed manner. As much as we are fascinated with the wines of the region we were also excited and intrigued about truffles, foods, and fruits of the region. Sue is the type of person you find yourself wanting to spend more time with. She is knowledgeable, witty, and very charming. We enjoyed her "joie de vivre" and her passion for France, Burgundy, wine and all things gourmet. She was very organized and timely with her domaine visits, and seemed to have good rapport with the vintners. I talked on the 'phone with Sue ahead of time which was well worth doing as we had the best customized tour possible.

One of many wine shops in Beaune. It is after all the city in the heart of the burgundy region and…read moreas one would expect full of wine shops :-) This place has a decent selection of burgundy wines including many older vintages in wine fridges in the back. Staff speak some English and were helpful in getting me a wine I wanted. Prices are also reasonable (well reasonable in burgundy wine is expensive in many other places) and selection is good. I would come back here again.

Wanting the wine tasting experience that everyone talks about when they visit Beaune but without…read morethe insane pressure of buying. We ended up here. A self guided wine cave tour. Perfect! Although we wish we were, we don't know a whole lot about wine, but we do enjoy tasting to find a favorite and learning more about how to taste. Just buy a tasting package at the counter. You have your choice of 7 wines for 11 euros & a souvenir metal tasting cup or 7 wines + the grand cru wines for 15 euros & a souvenir wine glass. We got 1 of each. Head down into the 13th century caves below and read through the tasting notes and info about each wine. It started with reds, went to white, and ended with the grand cru fancy cooler that a store associate will help you with scanning your "badge." You can pick up a wine carrier to the wines you'd like to buy along the way or just wait until the end for the store. They also go through if you want to ship an order home too. Everyone was very friendly. We ended up loving one of the whites, which surprised us. Stowed it in the luggage and can't wait to break it open for a special occassion!

It is rare that the Mr & I go to a tasting and end up liking everything we try but Château de…read morePommard has achieved just this Made a reservation which included a magnificent truffle luncheon, we arrived for our tasting right when they had predicted and got to sample Premier and Grand Crus alike. Our host used to be a sommelier in Paris and had extensive knowledge of wines and food pairings and great vintages.......he knew his stuff We purchased 2 cases of a mixture of everything we tried and let me tell you it could not have been easier. By shipping to the US, not only was shipping free of charge but we also got a 20% VAT price reduction. Surely made the decision easy to get that extra bottle or 12 since we didn't have to schlep it back in our luggage Arrived within the week via FedEx and the experience from start to finish was such a joy. We look forward to visiting in person again when we're next in region ( hearing about the restaurant, vegetable garden and B&B they are currently under development ) and we also look forward to our next wine order with your wonderful Château

This is a lovely Chateau that takes visitors and allows you to taste their wines. We had a tour of…read morethe cellars and a really informative and fun tasting, it's a nice way to spend a few hours. MAKE A RESERVATION! They are adding a restaurant which will be a nice addition.