Indonesian wine enthusiasts might have another item to jot down on their bucket list this year. From 27 October to 5 November, COMO Le Montrachet has orchestrated a wine tour collaboration with Jakarta Wine Club Series (JWCS) and Avia Tour Bespoke to the celebrated wine region, Burgundy, France. The one-of-a-kind trip will whisk the tour members away on a journey where they can learn more about wine through wine tasting, vineyard tours, and prestigious wine factory visits.
Pritha Casadevall, an Indonesian sommelier and founder of JWCS, will grace the tour as a host, set to enrich the journey with her expertise. With Casadevall as their guide, participants will embark on a captivating journey to carefully selected destinations. This immersive experience will create indelible memories and a deeper appreciation for winemaking.
The wine voyage commences as the participants arrive at in Paris. They will be whisked away to visit the city’s not-to-be-missed attractions such as Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe. For a change of pace, trip members are taken to visit Giverny where legendary painter Claude Monet used to live and the grand Palace of Versailles. Shopping enthusiasts can indulge at Printemps Haussmann-Paris and La Vallée Village.
The adventure continues with a journey to Burgundy, beginning with a stop in Auxerre to admire the Saint-Germain Abbey and Clock Tower. The regional capital, Dijon, awaits, offering a delightful culinary experience at dinnertime. The trip culminates in the picturesque village of Puligny-Montrachet, renowned for its world-class wines. Participants will have the opportunity to visit local wineries, savour exquisite wines, and indulge in fine dining at the historic COMO Le Montrachet.
COMO Le Montrachet will be the dwelling for the trip members for the tour’s final days from 2 to 5 November. Here, participants can indulge in classic-meets-modern luxury that COMO Le Montrachet is renowned for. The rolling Burgundy vineyards offer a quintessential French countryside experience, delighting the senses as the tour concludes.
This wine tour aims to deepen participants’ appreciation of winemaking and broaden their perspectives on the art. Under Casadevall’s expert guidance, guests will have the opportunity to learn at every stage of the journey. Renowned as a wine educator, consultant, and environmentalist, Casadevall has curated an exceptional selection of wines from diverse regions and producers for high-profile clients, including hotels and upscale restaurants, through her work with JWCS. This partnership ensures a structured learning experience catering to wine enthusiasts of all levels.
The ten-day wine tour, jointly organised by COMO Le Montrachet, JWCS, and Avia Tour Bespoke, is priced at Rp98,000,000/person. This comprehensive package includes return flights between Jakarta and Paris, twin-share accommodation, breakfast, a detailed itinerary, and airport transfers for the tour period of 27 October to 5 November 2024.