OENOTOURISME : LA PASSION DU TERROIR EN BOURGOGNE

... I want you to discover organic or biodynamic wines, wines without sulfites.

... I want to convince you that this is possible, that's our futur!

Observ, breath, taste and touch the soil, the plants and the vine itself... Understanding the alchemy of the season change, the difference between the organic, biodynamic and conventional culture and their impact on the environment, their influence on the wine quality.

... I want to share with you this sensitive adventure.

 Native from the wine region of Burgundy, I offer a unique, in-depth exploration of the vineyard with all the biological and geological peculiarities that make the difference.

Weaving through the splendid landscape of Puligny-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyards , I will share with you my true passion for the vine and the wine in its most natural state. My enthusiasm and know-how will leave you with a much deeper understanding and respect of the vine, the winemaker and the wine.

I will explain the alchemy of wine making in simple terms, I trust that we will explore organic questions versus conventional vine growing : the rhythm of the seasons, biodynamics, soil composition and comparisons of organic + traditional methods...

Born in Chassagne-Montrachet, into a wine-maker's family, and with 20 years experience of vine-and wine growing, I now advise vine-growers on the advantages of organic methods of viticulture.

Every excursion is especially designed for amateurs and/or professionals. Half-day excursion or full-day teach-in, on foot and/or by vehicle, are available.

... What I like the most is to share exchange and receive my visitor like a friend !

You can create your own tour and i'll be happy to fill your expectations.

Pedagogic courses and tours, answers to all your vines and wines questions.

Throughout the year, minimum 2 people, on reservation.

Prestations :

Discovery courses and tours, understanding the difference between the modes of vine growing (conventional, organic, biodynamic). The vineyard's  history, patrimony, biodiversity... 

Plants and flowers picking and tasting.

Initiation to geobiology (how to find water, springs, telluric currents, thanks to rods and pendulum).

At your location, I'll come to cook, with you and for you, a true burgundy recipe, with local products! Preparing a boeuf bourguignon, a coq au vin, oeufs en meurette, escargots de Bourgogne, or anything else. Then, eating together, with a good bottle of organic burgundy wine... have fun, when buying all ingredients and meeting our small local épiceries fines.

Hope to see you soon,

Muriel DELEGER 

Each visit is adaptable to your wishes, available only by appointment at +33(0)6 82 00 48 08 or at "muriel.deleger.passionterroir@gmail.com". I can also cater for your specific requests.

Throughout the year, minimum 2 people, on reservation.

Immersion Terroir Bio...

A full-day immersion in the vineyards and in the cellars of organic and/or biodynamic estates to understand the characteristics of this know-how.

A peregrination in the wine region of your choice; from the north to the south of Burgundy, in Chablis or Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune to Côte Chalonnaise, Maconnais to Beaujolais...

Without forgetting the new vineyard of Auxois and Côteaux de Vézelay (on demand).

 Possiblity of buying directly from the winemaker

Reservation min 48h in advance

group price

* minimum 3 people

One day in Côte de Beaune...

Starting from Beaune or Chagny, we take the Grand Cru road through the magnificent village and vineyard of Beaune to Marange. It's the opportunity for me to teach the vine and organic wine from Pommard to Meursault, Puligny to Santenay. After some stops on biodynamics vineyard, it's time to discover the wine itself, two private wine tastings directly at the cellar with the winemaker and lunch with organic local specialities.

One day in Côte de Nuits...

From the north of Côte de Beaune, we start with the discovery of the Mountain of Corton. At the beginning of the course in the viewpoint indicator, tour in vineyards cultivated in biodynamie and private tasting at Savigny-les-Beaune or Pernand-Vergelesses. Then we walk until the Clos de Vougeot. Organic lunch  in the vineyard or in cellar, with private wine tastings at Premeaux-Prissey in the Domain Bertrand Ambroise or at Vosne-Romanée in the Domain Amiot-Servelle. We continue our trip by Gevrey-Chambertin and Marsannay-la-Côte to discover wines of Sylvain Pataille and Laurent Fournier. Return by the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, pattern of old nested villages that culture berries (blackcurrant, raspberries, vine peaches) and vineyard.

One day in Chablis...

Chablis, Epineuil, Saint-Brie le vineux, on soils of kimerridgien limestone, the Chardonnay expresses to delight! Georges or Thomas Pico at Courgis welcome us to taste wines in delicacy... The domain Jean-Marc Brocard makes us discover his Chablis Grand Cru... Lunch and private wine tasting in the domain of the Abbaye du Petit-Qunicy at Epineuil, without forgetting to pop over up to the Abbaye de Pontigny for its extraordinary energy!

One day at Santenay | In sources to wines...

Santenay is an extraordinary village in the hollow of the valley of Dheune, its occupation is prehistoric. On foot, by bike and\or by car, I take you on the tracks of its thermal and wine history, Sorrine's mill, Mont de Sène, Santenay le haut and the small hamlet of Saint Jean de Narosse. Santenay is a village very involved ecologically and several domains have already crossed the step towards "organic". Le Château de la Crée, Lucien Muzard, René Lequin, Jean-marc Vincent, Olivier are organic domains even biodynamics. Our visit includes two private wine tastings of organic wines and a local specialities lunch. 

Saint-Aubin "On the road of the stain..."

Saint Aubin is a small typical village of the Côte de  Beaune, a still too much underestimated Apellation! Already three domains in biodynamic vine growing in Saint Aubin of which I wish to make you discover vines and wines, Maison en Belles Lies, Jean-Jacques Morel, Dominique Derain. Two private wine tastings on barrels and in bottles to compare the evolution. And then, the Maison Forte (templar house), cabottes and old houses of the hamlet of Gamay, the Church 10th century, built from the point of view of Abbaye de Saint-Gaal, the old village and the Fontaine Canée... After a lunch of local organic specialities, we end the day with the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune,La Rochepot Castle and Saint Romain ( magnificent medieval village).

Initiation Organic terroir...

A Half-day initiation course in the vineyards and  in the cellars of organic and/or biodynamic estates.  

Half  day "A la ronde du Montrachet..."

Meeting at Puligny-Montrachet - A magnificent circuit on foot, a "life-size" course to discover all the biodiversity of our soil! Vineyards and heritage, from the Hamlet of Blagny to the Hamlet of Gamay with a stop at a panoramic place, private tasting on the Roche Dumay. The visit ends in the Grands-Crus, around a glass of organic Chardonnay!

3 hours in Puligny-Montrachet, in the Grands-Crus...

On foot in the vineyard of Puligny-Montrachet, in the discovery of these sites which I like... A course which includes the presentation of the Burgundy and its appellations, the reading of the landscapes, the soils and the plants. Presentation of the various manners to cultivate the vine there (chemical, organic, biodynamic). The visit ends by a private tasting course of organic or biodynamic wines given by the winemaker himself.

From dawn to twilight...

AT DAWN : Rendez-vous at Puligny-Montrachet in the 1er cru Truffières, at sunrise between 6.00 and 8.00 am (depends on the season)... On foot, in the vineyards, we will observe all the elements of my terroir, to understand biodynamics and its rhythms. Initiation to the use of the pendulum and divining rods, then an organic private wine tasting to enjoy with delicious local morsels in the Chevaliers-Montrachet Grand Cru of Puligny-Montrachet, 

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AT TWILIGHT : Rendez-vous at Puligny-Montrachet - bus stop, Place des Marronniers, at sundown between 5.00 and 7.00 pm (depends on the season)... On foot, in the vineyards, we will observe all the elements of my terroir, to understand biodynamics and its rhythms. Initiation in pendulum and divining rods, then an organic private wine tasting to enjoy with delicious local delicacies in the Chevaliers-Montrachet Grand Cru of Puligny-Montrachet.

Geobiology and biodynamy

Initiation in aid of baguettes and of pendulum. A course to learn to find the water and the presence of current Hartman. Meeting and private winetasting with a biodynamic winemaker who testifies of his experience.

" Intentionally, my visits are on foot, for a total immersion in the vineyard, its terroir and the number of participants is restricted for the benefit of everyone."

See you soon

Muriel Deléger

My passion for Terroir...

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Contact : Muriel.deleger.passionterroir@gmail.com - 06 82 00 48 08

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