"The Marriage of Food and Wine"

June 16, only.

"Nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was granted by the Gods to Mankind."   Plato (429-327 b.c)

One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.  ~Luciano Pavarotti


 

No country on earth puts as much emphasis on food and wine as France.  And no region of France puts as much emphasis on food and wine as does the region along the Saone River which comprises the Burgundy wine region.

Caprice will explore that region and our guests will learn much about the marriage of food and wine.The route will be the same route as Heart of Burgundy.  The difference will be on board lecturers, Upgraded wine for dinner, an extra wine visit at a prestige vineyard.  Optional cooking lessons for those interested. (small extra price for instructor, decide on board.)

Cruise Highlights:

• Guest lecture on board to lecture on "The Marriage of Food and Wine"

• Visit Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy

• Visit the Cote Chalonnaise and sample Ladoix, Coton, Monopole, and Clos des Langres

• Guest Pastry Chef to lecture on how to choose the perfect pastry for dinner

• Tour Chalon sur Saone. Explore it's old town

• Visit a colorful outdoor food market where we will select items for tonight's dinner

• Visit Chateau Rully for tasting of a Burgundy Grand Cru and a tour of the 12c. Chateau

• Moor amongst the vines in St. Leger

• Wine upgrade from our normal award winning wines which clients rate 9.3 out of a possible 10

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