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2008, 7 Days Escorted Tour, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Rhône Valley (Cont’d)
Day 5: Burgundy South, Cotes de Beaune. 
Visit of the Hospices de Beaune.
Hospices Civils de Beaune, which have, since their foundation in 1443 by the Chancellor Nicolas Rolin, kept their doors, open to everyone without interruption. This institution, unique in its historical and wine-producing, is closely connected with the economic life of the region.
Lunch is at your leisure in Beaune.
Wine tasting in Meursault at the Domaine René Monnier
This great specialist of the Chardonnay grape elaborates full-bodied and buttery wines. The actual owner has vines in Meursault, Chassagne Monstrance and Puligny Montrachet. Of course you get to taste those wines!
Visit of the village of Tain l'Hermitage.
Wine tasting of different Rhône Valley Wines at the Chapoutier shop.
Dinner and night in a 4* hotel near Valence (Michelin restaurant).
Day 6: Rhone Valley
Visit of the vineyard of Cote Rôtie. This small appellation is well known by the wine specialists.
The wine makers produce some fantastic strong, tanic, aromatic red wines.
Visit and wine tasting in Chavanay, family Domain Christophe Pichon.
Mister Pichon makes outstanding Cote Roti and Condrieu.
The Condrieu is a white wine made of viognier grape. "In my opinion one of the best white wines in the world".
Lunch is at your convenience in the Village of Condrieu.
The final visit and tasting of your stay is in Saint Joseph. A local wine maker welcomes you for a private wine tasting, Domaine Gonon. The Saint Joseph wines are made of Shiraz grape with aromas of fruits, honey and flowers.
The Saint Joseph can also be a white wine made of Roussanne and Marsanne.
Free time in Valence for shopping.
Dinner and overnight in a 4* hotel near Valence (Michelin restaurant).
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