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Explore Côte de Beaune’s historic cellars with a private wine tasting at Maison Prosper Maufoux. Discover six prestigious wines including a Grand Cru, paired with gourmet bites inside an ancient Burgundy estate.
Explore Côte de Beaune’s historic cellars with a private wine tasting at Maison Prosper Maufoux. Discover six prestigious wines including a Grand Cru, paired with gourmet bites inside an ancient Burgundy estate.
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Located in the renowned Burgundy wine region of France, the Expérience Au Cœur des Caves invites wine enthusiasts to step into the historic heart of Côte de Beaune. This immersive 1.5-hour private tour and tasting take place at Château de Saint Aubin, where Maison Prosper Maufoux unlocks the secrets of its cellar, offering a rare glimpse into centuries-old winemaking traditions. Saint-Aubin’s rolling vineyards frame this experience, providing a dramatic backdrop that reflects the region’s long-standing viticultural heritage.
Your journey begins with a panoramic overview of Côte de Beaune’s prestigious climats—these distinct vineyard plots that define Burgundy’s terroir. Guided by an expert sommelier from Maison Prosper Maufoux, you learn how the unique limestone-rich soils and microclimates shape the character of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines exclusive to this terroir. The tour then leads you into the cuverie, where fermentation and vinification processes are revealed, giving you insight into the meticulous craftsmanship behind each bottle.
But the real magic unfolds deep inside the historic cellars; here, you experience an artful tasting session featuring six exceptional wines, including an illustrious Grand Cru and two barrel-aged selections still in the maturation phase. Each pour is accompanied by perfectly paired gourmet amuse-bouches that elevate the tasting, enhancing your sensory appreciation. This intimate setting, surrounded by ancient stone walls and the scent of oak barrels, makes this more than a tasting—it’s a dialogue between nature, tradition, and innovation.
Maison Prosper Maufoux stands out in this region as a guardian of authentic Burgundian winemaking, combining historical preservation with cutting-edge enological techniques. Its location at Château de Saint Aubin is not only a gateway to exquisite wines but also a portal into Burgundy’s cultural fabric, where generations have tended vines and cellars with devotion.
Visitors often base themselves in nearby Beaune, a charming town that pulses with wine culture and historic architecture, making it an ideal hub for exploring Côte de Beaune’s vineyards and beyond.
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious traveler, this private experience offers a uniquely insightful way to savor Burgundy’s most prized vintages and deepen your understanding of one of the world’s great wine regions.
easy.
1.5 hours.
No special fitness required as activities involve gentle walking and standing.
Yes, the guided tasting includes explanations tailored to all knowledge levels, making it accessible to beginners and wine aficionados alike.
No, participants must be at least 18 years old due to wine tasting and legal regulations.
The experience involves light walking through vineyards, the cuverie, and cellar, designed to be comfortable for most guests.
Yes, many wines featured during the tasting are available for purchase directly through Maison Prosper Maufoux.
Due to the historic nature of the cellars and estate, accessibility may be limited. Please inquire directly for specific accommodations.
Tours are typically conducted in French, with options for English-speaking guides upon request if arranged in advance.
Saint-Aubin’s winemaking history dates back to medieval times, with Château de Saint Aubin standing as a centerpiece of Burgundy’s heritage.
Maison Prosper Maufoux practices sustainable viticulture, minimizing chemical use and promoting biodiversity to protect Côte de Beaune’s delicate ecosystem.
Château de Saint-Aubin is a historic winery and hospitality venue located in Saint-Aubin, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The château hosts curated wine experiences centered on Burgundy terroir, cellar exploration, and guided tastings presented in English and French by wine professionals associated with Maison Prosper Maufoux. The property offers a range of visitor experiences, from private tastings of Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines in ancient castle cellars to outdoor terrace tastings and self-guided electric bike tours through Côte de Beaune vineyards. Each experience highlights local appellations and Burgundian culinary pairings, with options that include multi-wine flights, gourmet snacking boards, and caviar selections at the Restaurant Prosper terrace. Signature offerings include the Expérience Grands Crus—featuring 3 Grand Crus and 2 Premier Crus—and the Expérience Au Cœur des Caves, a private tasting of six wines including a Grand Cru paired with small bites. The Expérience Vélo Vignoble provides a self-guided route by electric bike through Maison Prosper Maufoux vineyard landscapes, with panoramic stops and scheduled tastings in castle cellars. Château de Saint-Aubin focuses on authentic Burgundy wine education, cellar access, and sensory tasting moments in an atmospheric historic setting. Available experiences include Expérience Prosper, Expérience Prestige, Expérience Grands Crus, Expérience Vélo Vignoble, Terrasse Expérience and Expérience Au Cœur des Caves; advance booking is advised for groups.
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