Wine lovers, it’s time to raise a toast. Château de Pommard has launched a series of live online experiences revisiting Burgundy’s famous wine road – offering a glimpse into this beautiful wine region
From Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault, customers will embark on a virtual journey across La Route des Grands Crus, exploring the prestigious appellations of Côte de Beaune et Côte de Nuits from the comfort of their own home.
Available for free and led by the estate’s WSET-trained wine advisors, the experiences will leverage the most recent technology to enable full 90- minute exciting immersions into the magical region of Burgundy.
The first chapter of experiences, a general deep dive into the diversity of Côte d’Or’s unique appellations, launched on the 15th of April.
Next up, the La Route des Grands Crus Premium Experience, will be released on the 6th of May, providing a specific focus on the region’s greatest terroir and its winemaking techniques.
Finally, tune in on 27th May for the third chapter, La Route des Grands Crus Essential Experience. The expert team will dive into the origins and specificities of Burgundy’s iconic grapes varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
As well as virtual explorations, the estate’s professional wine advisors will introduce guests to the art of tasting through a documented approach following the strict principles of professional wine tasting.
Eventually, to ensure a full discovery of this wonderful wine region, customers will have the opportunity to purchase some of the estate’s most refined wines, including the newly released Famille Carabello-Baum 2018 vintage.
The estate has also released a series of three tasteful wine collections: La Route des Grands Crus, La Route des Grands Crus Premium and Burgundy’s Essential Collections. These collections gather a selection of Côte d’Or’s finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. 15% of the sales will be donated to Fondation Hôpitaux de France, to support the effort of the French public hospitals during these challenging times.
Find out more and book your spot via chateaudepommard.com
PLUS: Three Burgundy to dream of
1 Le Relais Bernard Loiseau
Ideal for a fine dining lover, five-star Le Relais Bernard Loiseau and its two Michelin-starred restaurant have been welcoming hungry guests since 1982. bernard-loiseau.com
2 Carpe Diem
With beautifully furnished rooms, Carpe Diem has earned a well-deserved place in the Michelin guide its excellent home cooking. In a restored farmhouse setting, close to many of Burgundy’s main attractions, this is perfect for a rustic rendezvous. b-and-b-burgundy.com
3 Maison Lameloise
If the luxe interiors of this Relais & Chateaux hotel don’t entice you in, its three-star Michelin restaurant certainly will. lameloise.fr/en/
