Welcome to Les Cabottes, a new kind of hotel where you can sleep, eat and taste the region’s finest wines.

Would you like to spend a weekend discovering Burgundy, its emblematic wines and its landscapes that change with the seasons ? At Les Cabottes, we’ve put together a lovely programme to satisfy that craving, and even more. We’ve conceived the project as an immersive experience to allow you to disconnect from everyday life for a few days.

Follow the guide for a Burgundy wine tasting enlightened by explanations, advice and juicy anecdotes.

How can you talk about Burgundy without mentioning its vineyards… it would be a bit like a Monday in the sun, something you can never have. Yes, grapes reign supreme here, and that’s not going to stop any time soon. It has to be said that the reputation of Burgundy wine is no accident, as there are so many little delights to choose from. Our pleasure? Visiting the local winegrowers to discover their lovely vintages. The problem? It’s pretty time-consuming to go round the estates when you’ve only got a few hours to spend there, as is probably the case for you. So we thought we’d simplify the task for you by allowing you to taste the wines of several winegrowers in one place – you guessed it: in the cellars of Les Cabottes!

From white Chardonnay to red Pinot Noir, Crémant with its fine bubbles and even rosé for warm summer evenings, Burgundy abounds in an oenological palette that we invite you to discover throughan initiatory journey in our 18th century vaulted cellar. Felix will also be happy to answer any questions you may have; whether you’re a wine lover or a connoisseur, Felix will put you at ease by sharing his knowledge of Burgundy, its wines and wine in general. Oenology is within everyone’s reach; with us, there’s no jargon, just great sensations. Our aim is to give you memorable experiences, to introduce you to the wines Burgundy has to offer, or to go into more detail if you already know the region’s wines. In short, every tasting is different because every audience is different.

We’re very attached to the terroir in which we’re based, in the middle of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the Maranges, and we’re keen to help you discover the vintages of these two beautiful regions of the Burgundy vineyards. Felix will be tasting 6 of his favourite wines. All the wines you’ll taste are produced around our hotel, in the Beaune and Maranges region. We sometimes make a few exceptions and take you a little further afield to discover some lovely nuggets, but of course it’s always in Burgundy.

The advantages of a tasting at Les Cabottes

• Educational: you will benefit from the advice of Felix, WSET 2 holder.
• Practical: discover several areas in one place
• Exclusive : many of the wines tasted come from estates that do not welcome private customers.
• Economical: you can buy the wines you have tasted at wine shop prices
• … And responsibly! The doses of wine are of course sufficient to allow you to discover each wine, but they remain limited so that you can get back in the car safely afterwards. We also provide free breathalysers.
  
  
  

Do you have a question? The answer may be here:

Where does the tasting take place?

The tasting takes place in our vaulted cellar, directly at Les Cabottes. We are located in the small village of Change, just half an hour south of Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines. The route to our hotel is superb, as you take the famous Route des Grands Crus through the vineyards, discovering some of the most beautiful villages on the Côte Viticole, including Pommard, Meursault and Saint-Romain. Don’t hesitate to stop off and discover the pretty châteaux along the way – although you can’t visit Château de la Rochepot, you can admire it from the road. If you want to visit a château-domaine, you can opt for Pommard, which organises daily tours.

What about a more exclusive wine experience?

Would you like to taste a Grand Cru? Do you dream of learning more about the greatest wines of Burgundy so that Corton, Vougeot, Beaune, Pommard and Meursault no longer hold any secrets for you? Would you like to take part in a wine tasting session, with a mouthful to match each wine you taste? Or take a tour of the vineyards to discover the wine-growing region? Would you like to organise a private tasting or a tasting for a group? We can create the experience of your dreams. You can contact us by email or phone (03.45.28.09.33) with your requirements – we’ll do our best to fulfil your wishes, except perhaps to taste wines from other regions of France 😉

Is it possible to take part in a tasting at another time during the day?

At the moment, we organise tastings every day, but only at 11am. Felix has no other availability during the day, as he welcomes customers who come to spend the night at Les Cabottes from 4pm.

Is it possible to stay several nights at Les Cabottes?

Absolutely, depending on how much time you have, it’s always best to stay at least 2 nights to get to know the place and the surrounding area. There’s plenty to do and see around Les Cabottes, and we’ll be happy to give you our best recommendations for exploring the area. If you can only stay one night with us, that’s perfectly possible. Stays are for a minimum of 2 nights only in our gîte and tiny houses in July and August.

Does your hotel organise any other activities apart from tastings?

We offer an electric bike hire service – we’re just a stone’s throw from the voie verte that links Change directly to the vineyards. This makes it possible to ride all the way up the coast and all the way to Dijon. Don’t hesitate to consult the Tourist Office website for details of the various itineraries available.

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