May 19-24, 2024 in Beaune, the region’s wine capital

Price: $3390 per person* 

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This in-person session will be taking place May 19-24, 2024 in Beaune, the region’s wine capital.

This 5-day, intensive classroom and tasting experience will be presented and taught by Bourgogne wine expert Timothy Magnus. 

An Australian national residing in Switzerland, Timothy has been teaching wine courses for nearly a decade. Timothy spends a week nearly every month in the Bourgogne wine region and has accumulated a true expertise about what is happening in Bourgogne today and which domaines are the stars of tomorrow. Timothy founded his own company Magnus Vinum several years ago with the specific aim to offer outstanding Bourgogne wine education. Additionally, he imports a range of small, quality Bourgogne domaines into Switzerland and has been teaching about Bourgogne internationally for over 10 years.

He possesses a deep understanding of the region, its economy, producers and terroirs and is a leading authority on Bourgogne wine. See Timothy’s full bio below.

Join us for 5 days of complete immersion with structured, in-depth lectures covering all aspects of Bourgogne wine production, terroir and producers with extensive tutored tastings of top-quality wines including some of the region’s iconic domaines. Upon registration, you will gain access to the Bourgogne Master-Level course materials.

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR:

Committed students of wine with a strong background in viticulture and winemaking and a good familiarity with Burgundy. Advance studying of the Bourgogne Master-Level course content before the trip is recommended in order to get the maximum benefit from your week in the region.

Limited to 18 participants

STUDY OUTCOMES: 

• Master the complex and fascinating Bourgogne region
• Understand and see first-hand the trends of the Bourgogne wine trade
• Get the inside track on who’s who in Bourgogne
• Learn about new developments from the top domaines and rising stars
• Stay current about the evolutions in viticulture, winemaking, and wine styles
• Taste through over 60 carefully chosen wines including top and cult domaines
• Meet fellow committed students of wine and lovers of Bourgogne wines
• Visit top domaines and learn directly from those crafting the wines
• Experience first-hand some of the top Grand Cru vineyards and understand what factors lead to the production of these outstanding wines
  

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Registration and all course materials for WSG’s Bourgogne Masters program (see below for details)*
• Welcome dinner at a fine Beaune restaurant
• Three days of classroom instruction with extensive tutored tasting
• One day field-trip in the Côte de Beaune with visit to a domaine, a vineyard walk in Puligny-Montrachet, lunch at a gourmet restaurant, with elegant cuisine and exceptional wine list, and an afternoon visit to a top Beaune négociant
• One day field-trip to the Côte de Nuits, including a vineyard tour, domaine visit, and lunch in a local restaurant
• Finale dinner in a top Beaune wine restaurant
• A fine selection of Bourgogne wines during the included meals
• Individually-proctored online examination (exam can be taken up to one year from date of registration), please note: exam is NOT offered during the course week in Beaune

*Access and study materials to the Bourgogne Masterw program will be granted once full payment has been received 

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lodging
• Lunches on three days (students are given free time to eat lunch on their own on these three days, with many options within walking distance of the venue)
• Transportation to/from France and to/from Beaune
• Dinners aside from the welcome and farewell dinners are not included

There are many hotel or Airbnb options in Beaune at all price points. We recommend booking your lodging in the compact and pedestrian-friendly center of Beaune. Please contact us if you need help with lodging.

ABOUT THE WINES TASTED:

With his access to many great domaines and extensive private collection, Timothy has selected wines to be tasted that represent a broad cross-section of different terroirs, winemaking philosophies and styles. The wines hail from many rising star domaines, established stars and even some cult domaines!

Producers tasted may include: Domaine Michel Lafarge, Louis Jadot, Bouchard Père et Fils, Domaine Henri Boillot, Domaine Bernard Moreau, Domaine Ramonet, Domaine François Raveneau, Domaine Vincent Dauvissat, Faiveley, Domaine François Bertheau, Domaine Robert Chevillon, Domaine Berthau-Gerbet, Domaine Chandon de Briailles, Domaine Marquis d’Angerville, Domaine de Montille, Domaine Dureuil-Janthial, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and more (list is subject to changes based on availability).

LOCATION/VENUE:

This intensive week of immersion into the wines of Bourgogne takes place in the newly renovated, bright, and spacious tasting rooms of Marchand Tawse located a few moments from the center of Beaune. This characterful 18th century building has been completely updated with modern facilities making it the ideal base of operations for this exciting course.

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Price: $3390 per person*

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit payment of $1500 is required to reserve your spot. You will be invoiced by email for the balance of the total intensive study trip price, which is due 120 days before the trip’s start date. Access and study materials to the Bourgogne Master-Level study program will be granted once full payment has been received.

*Deduct $300 if already enrolled or completed the Bourgogne Master-Level program

*Member discount is not applicable on this package.

May 19 - 24, 2024 in Beaune, the region’s wine capital

Price: $3390 per person*

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*Deduct $300 if already enrolled in the Bourgogne Master-Level program

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