a burgundy experience
We present customized three to five day adventures organized in a seminar format, set in world famous vineyards, wineries, restaurants, historical sites, and more. The focus of each seminar is flexibly shaped around the clients' interests, expertise, and budget.
Our most successful profile is a group of five to ten friends or family members with similar life experiences. They often start or end their respective travels in different corners of Europe, and rendez-vous with us for their time in Burgundy.
Seminars are conducted in English, with expert translation as needed.
a burgundy experience
We present customized three to five day adventures organized in a seminar format, set in world famous vineyards, wineries, restaurants, historical sites, and more. The focus of each seminar is flexibly shaped around the clients' interests, expertise, and budget.
Our most successful profile is a group of five to ten friends or family members with similar life experiences. They often start or end their respective travels in different corners of Europe, and rendez-vous with us for their time in Burgundy.
Seminars are conducted in English, with expert translation as needed.
burgundy
Beaune, a town of 20,000 lucky people, is the center of the Burgundian wine world and is just over three hours by car southeast of Paris.
Within a half hour north or south one can find the legendary vineyard plots of Montrachet, Corton Charlemagne, and Chambertin. In between, Meursault, Pommard, and Vosne Romanée proudly display their heritage.
The Climats and Terroirs of Burgundy have recently been designated as a UNESCO Heritage site.
A dozen starred restaurants await within an hour's drive. Locally sourced wine bars and bistros are too numerous to mention.
wine
Our groups visit winemakers in their cellars to taste the latest vintages. With a little luck, some older bottles are opened so we can follow a wine's evolution.
life in beaune
From the famous outdoor market to the thousand year old buildings to the classical dishes, Beaune and greater Burgundy offer a memorable atmosphere of sights, flavors, and aromas.
terroir
The "sense of place" is of utmost importance in Burgundy. We explore the vineyards to visualize the hierarchy of quality and price. We seek to understand the nuances of similar but different vine locations.
Unique seminar Itineraries
Our events are customized for groups of five to ten at any level of interest or expertise.
Wine and food lovers. Wine and food professionals. Families celebrating an anniversary or birthday.
Overnight accommodations range from city centric luxury hotels to country inns.
Tasting visits may take place casually wandering from barrel to barrel or in a seated discussion group setting. Sometimes we know the wines in advance, and other times we taste them blind. After all, it is a seminar!
Our meals can be a blend of fancy and casual; haute cuisine and comfort food; even a barbecue.
Visits to historical sites and bicycle rental or hiking outings can be accomplished easily for a day's break from wine tasting as well.
Unique seminar Itineraries
Our events are customized for groups of five to ten at any level of interest or expertise.
Wine and food lovers. Wine and food professionals. Families celebrating an anniversary or birthday.
Overnight accommodations range from city centric luxury hotels to country inns.
Tasting visits may take place casually wandering from barrel to barrel or in a seated discussion group setting. Sometimes we know the wines in advance, and other times we taste them blind. After all, it is a seminar!
Our meals can be a blend of fancy and casual; haute cuisine and comfort food; even a barbecue.
Visits to historical sites and bicycle rental or hiking outings can be accomplished easily for a day's break from wine tasting as well.
Tasting a wine at home or in a restaurant nearby may give pleasure, but being able to see the hillside or soil where the grapes have grown provides an experience that can not be duplicated. Some Burgundian vineyards can be traced back to Roman times. Some have been in the same families for centuries. This rich history comes to life as we walk among the vines.
About us
About us
David DeBenedictis
«Monsieur de Floride»
David is a student of the family histories, traditions, geography, cuisine, and (of course) the wines of Burgundy. He considers himself a Stateside ambassador for Burgundy and its riches. Terroir Wine Seminars was created in 2002 to satisfy the need for well planned, professionally led, authentic experiences. David and Janice make their home in South Florida.
christophe tupinier
bourgogne aujourd'hui
In 1994, Christophe co-founded Bourgogne Aujourd'hui, the Beaune based glossy magazine devoted entirely to the wines and lifestyles of Burgundy. As editor in chief, he organizes nearly daily professional tastings and has the opportunity to taste more samples of Burgundy wines than anyone in the world. Christophe and Sabine live south of Beaune.
Jean Philippe "JP" LeFils
moulin de cussigny
Jean Philippe is part of a multi-generational Burgundian family. JP serves as a courtier, utilizing his lifelong relationships with the growers, vignerons, and negoçiants to weave a complicated quilt of buying and selling the raw ingredients of great Burgundian wines. He and Anne Véronique live near Nuits St. Georges in a 400 year old mill that he personally renovated - Le Moulin de Cussigny.