International SSSB Excursion 09-12 0ctober 2022 in Burgundy

Terroirs, Soils and Wine Quality

Sunday 9 October

• -   Departure from Belgium (pick-up times and locations to be announced)
• -   Arrival, Beaune, Hotel ibis budget, 23 Avenue Charles de Gaulle 21200 Beaune
• -   5:15 pm: General presentation: La Côte, its landscapes, its subsoils... for a field approach of the soils in the three following days (speaker: Dr. Françoise Vannier)

 Monday 10 October

• -   Morning: Puligny-Montrachet (AC Leflaive), soil pits opened, tasting Volnay, soil pits opened, tasting.
• -   Lunch time.
• -   Afternoon: Saint-Romain (Domaine Martenot), soil pits opened, tasting.
• -   Dinner: free in Beaune city, unless we find a restaurant for our group.

 Tuesday 11 October

• -   Morning: Butte de Corton, Domaine Latour, pits opened.
• -   Lunch time.
• -   Afternoon: Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Nantoux, Domaine Boris Champy, soil pits opened, tasting.
• -   Afternoon: Visit of the Hospices de Beaune with an expert in history.
• -   Dinner: Brasserie au RenDez Vous (38, rue du Faubourg Madeleine).

 Wednesday 12 October

• -   Morning: Côtes de Nuits, soil pits opened.
• -   Lunch time
• -   Afternoon: Marsannay (Sylvain Pataille) soil pits opened; tasting at the Château de Marsannay.
• -   Return to Belgium.

We will be guided by Dr. Françoise Vannier and Prof. Em. Pierre Curmi (AgroSup Dijon). Dr. Françoise Vannier is a geologist who has a deep knowledge of the geological context of Burgundy. Prof. Em. Pierre Curmi is a soil scientist with a strong expertise in the water regime and hydric properties. He started his carrier in Brazil (ORSTOM, IRD) and joined AgroSup-Dijon in the 1990's. We will furthermore be accompanied by young resarchers and wise wine growers who will guide us in the mysteries of good soils for good wines.
The Guide Book will be issued soon.