Debbie and I are in France once or twice each year and often take the high-speed (TGV) train to Burgundy. There is every good reason that Burgundy, along with Champagne, has gained UNESCO World Heritage Status. Our five-day bike trip through Burgundy with Butterfield & Robinson sealed the deal for Debbie and me.

To get you on the same track as a Burgundy and Champagne wine professional, I recommend Secrets of the Sommeliers by Rajat Parr, The Great Domaines of Burgundy by Remington Norman and Charles Taylor, and The Champagne Guide (2014-2015) by Tyson Stelzer.