Bourgogne Masters Immersion in Beaune

Unlock the secrets of Bourgogne’s most esteemed wines and terroirs—master their complexities and deepen your appreciation for the art of fine winemaking in this illustrious region.

Nov 2 - 7, 2025

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6 days

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Led by Timothy Magnus

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$3690*

Program Overview

Building upon the Bourgogne Masters, the most in-depth certification program on the wines of Bourgogne, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance your learning and gain hands-on tasting experience in the region itself.

This in-person course will take place November 2 - 7, 2025 in Beaune, the region’s esteemed culinary and wine capital.

This 6-day intensive classroom, field trip and tasting experience is presented by WSG and taught by Bourgogne wine expert Timothy Magnus.

Join us for an immersive program complete with in-depth, structured lectures covering all aspects of Bourgogne wine production, terroir and notable producers. Additionally, this program features extensive tutored tastings with top-quality wines from some of the region’s most iconic producers.

The course curriculum for this immersive, in-person experience has been developed to supplement the WSG Bourgogne Masters certification. This experience is open to new, current or past students of the WSG Bourgogne Masters certification.

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What's Included

Enjoy an immersive wine experience curated by the esteemed wine expert and educator Timothy Magnus, featuring classroom sessions, field trips, and gourmet delights in the heart of Burgundy.

Registration and all course materials for WSG’s Bourgogne Masters certification program starting online on February 11, 2025.

Welcome dinner at one of the fine and most reputable restaurants in Beaune.

Two full-day vineyard excursion trips including one day in the Côte de Beaune and one day in the Côte de Nuits. Each day features exclusive vineyard tours, winery visits and guided tastings.

Lunch will be provided on both days in the field.

18 hours of in-person classroom instruction including extensive tutored tastings of over 40 special Bourgogne wines.

A fine selection of Bourgogne wines during the included meals

Individually-proctored online exam, to be taken up to one year from date of final payment (exam is not offered during the course week in Reims)

Farewell dinner at one of the most reputable restaurants in Beaune.

(NOTE: Full access to the Bourgogne Masters online classroom is available once registration has been complete and deposit submitted.) Students have access to the online classroom and Bourgogne Masters course materials for one year from that date and have one year take the exam. Deduct $300 from total price if previously or currently enrolled in the Bourgogne Masters program.

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About Your Instructor

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Timothy Magnus

Your Wine Educator in Bourgogne

An Australian residing in Switzerland, Timothy has been teaching wine courses for nearly a decade. Spending a week nearly every month in the Bourgogne region, Tim has accumulated vast expertise and mastery over what the current happenings in Bourgogne today and which Domaine’s are the stars of tomorrow. 

Timothy founded his own company, Magnus Vinum, several years ago with the specific aim of offering outstanding Burgundy wine education. Additionally, Tim imports a range of small, quality Bourgogne Domaines into Switzerland and has been teaching about Bourgogne internationally for over 15 years. He possesses a deep understanding of the region, its economy, producers and terroirs and is considered a leading authority on the wines of Bourgogne.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed as a supplement to the WSG Bourgogne Master Certification course and to provide a 360-degree view of this world-renown wine producing region. It comprises in-class lessons, tastings led by regional experts and on-site visits to key producers in the region. This study abroad tour is – first and foremost – an educational trip for advanced students of wine, intentionally scheduled to commence after students have completed a full six months of online learning with WSG. Candidates are expected to have studied materials provided in advance and arrive prepared with a working knowledge of viticulture and winemaking, specifically related to the wines of Bourgogne.

Is this course for you?
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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 short steps 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 and intensive tasting course.

About the wines tasted:

With access to many great Domaine’s and an extensive private collection, Timothy Magnus has selected wines representing a broad cross-section of different terroirs, winemaking philosophies and styles. 

The wines hail from many rising star Domaines, established names, and even some cult labels! 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).

Program Schedule

November 2 - 7, 2025 in Beaune, the region's wine capital

Date

Morning

Afternoon / Evening

Sun Nov 2, 2025

Students should arrive in Beaune no later than 6 pm

Welcome dinner in Beaune

Mon Nov 3, 2025

BOURGOGNE FUNDAMENTALS

Unit 1: Terroir & Climate 

Unit 2: Grapes and Viticulture

Unit 3: Vinification

Unit 4: The Beaune Négociants

Free time over lunch break 

GREAT WHITE WINES OF THE CÔTE DE BEAUNE

Unit 5: Meursault

Unit 6: Puligny-Montrachet

Unit 7: Chassagne-Montrachet

FINDING VALUE IN CÔTE DE BEAUNE

Unit 8: Value Villages of Côte de Beaune

Tue Nov 4, 2025

FIELD TRIP CÔTE DE BEAUNE

Domaine visit

Puligny-Montrachet vineyard tour

FIELD TRIP CÔTE DE BEAUNE

Lunch at a fine restaurant (included)

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Unit 9: Chablis & Grand Auxerrois

STARS OF THE CÔTE  DE NUITS 

Unit 10: Gevrey-Chambertin 

Unit 11: Morey-St-Denis 

Unit 12: Chambolle-Musigny

Free time over lunch break

STARS OF THE CÔTE  DE NUITS 

Unit 13: Vosne Romanée, Flagey-Echezeaux & Vougeot

Unit 14: Nuits-St-Georges & Côte de Nuits-Villages

FINDING VALUE IN CÔTE DE NUITS

Unit 15: Value Villages of the Côte de Nuits

Thu Nov 6, 2025

FIELD TRIP CÔTE  DE NUITS 

Domaine visit

FIELD TRIP CÔTE  DE NUITS 

Lunch at a local restaurant (included)

Vineyard tour of Vosne-Romanée and Chambolle-Musigny

Finale dinner in Beaune (with guest speaker)

Fri Nov 7, 2025

RED WINES FROM THE CÔTE DE BEAUNE

Unit 16: The Hill of Corton

Unit 17: Beaune & Savigny-lès-Beaune

Unit 18: Pommard 

Unit 19: Volnay

FUTURE STARS OF BOURGOGNE

Unit 20: Côte Chalonnaise

Unit 21: Mâconnais

CONTEMPORARY BOURGOGNE

Unit 22: Commercialization of Bourgogne Wines & the Secondary Market

Unit 23: Cults Domaines of Bourgogne

Students are free to book their departure travel for after 6:30pm or may stay in Beaune if they wish

About the Bourgogne Masters Program

This intensive week of study in Beaune builds upon the WSG Bourgogne Masters program, the most in-depth certification program on the wines of Bourgogne. Led by industry experts, this program will take you deep into the exquisite landscapes, rich tapestry of terroirs and extraordinary winemaking Bourgogne is world renowned for.

Study Outcomes

Describe the taste and key structural components of wines from Bourgogne accurately and articulately.

Evaluate the quality of wines from Bourgogne and understand how to differentiate the nuances of regions and styles.

Understand how the terroir of the Bourgogne region influences the style and quality of the wines produced by visiting various vineyards with different terroirs.

Understand how winemaking practices and options influence the style and quality of Bourgogne by visiting key producers and top winemakers.

Complement the Bourgogne Master Program through a combination of in-class tuition and on-site visits.

Advocate for Bourgogne clearly and articulately by establishing connections with Bourgogne producers and industry peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll learn so much more than you would on your own! Internationally renowned instructors are with you at all times throughout the week, giving fascinating information, making sure you understand the nuances and subtleties of the region and its wines, and responding to all of your questions. You will have amazing tastings in the classroom and get access to estates you would not be able to visit on your own. We have the highest-level contacts in each region.

You’ll also get to taste fascinating wines at each estate, and you’ll be welcomed as an honored guest. Your instructors have worked in the region for many years. This has allowed them to cultivate extensive experience and contacts within the region. You’ll get expert information about the wine business there, and an insider’s take on local culture.

The immersive experience makes the most of the limited time you have in the wine region and ensures that you get a thorough overview of the region and its wines. You get the camaraderie and pleasure of exploring the wine region with other like-minded people who are as passionate about wine as you are. Your instructor will translate for the group at all times, so you will have no communication issues, as many winemakers have limited English.

Preparing for the trip

Please ask the instructor if there is enough time before the end of the visit for you to make your purchase without impeding the progress and timing of the trip.

It is very rare that estates offer international shipping. If you would like to purchase wine, we recommend that you ask your government’s customs office for their rules and regulations if you intend to bring wine back into your country, or have wine shipped to you. You always have the option of bringing wine home with you in your checked luggage. A specialized wine suitcase is perfect for this. Depending on your home country, this amount will vary. You may have to pay some amount of duty on your wine when you go through customs. Therefore, it's best to check with your local authorities for further information.

MEALS

For Masters Program Immersion: these experiences typically include a welcome dinner, a farewell meal, as well lunches during your field trip days. These meals will be paired with selected local wines. The rest of the meals are at your expense. WSG and/or the instructor will provide a list of some dining options for you to consult.

Instructors & Course Assitants

Our trip instructors are among the most renowned and respected wine professionals in the wine business. They are also professional wine educators who are absolutely passionate about the region and its wines. You can see a full biography of the instructor for each trip on the corresponding page, so you can know exactly with whom you'll be touring and learning. Most are native English speakers (American or British), and all other instructors speak English fluently. 

Our instructors have that special combination of high-level wine expertise, personal warmth, friendliness, and excellent leadership skills. They'll accompany you every day, throughout the trip, and will be able to answer all of your questions about the wines of the region you’ll be visiting (and about wine in general).

Booking a trip

Yes, we strongly encourage you to purchase a very comprehensive travel insurance package once you have paid your non-refundable deposit for a Study Trip. Note that many plans require you to purchase the insurance very soon after your deposit payment (some require it within 14 days). There are any number of things that can happen that can cause cancellation or interruption of package travel, and travel insurance can help cover the costs you incur as a result. 

You can find travel insurers easily and there are sites where you can compare policies (for example, Insure My Trip). Be sure to read policies very carefully before you purchase. Include your airfare, train fare, and any other expenses you will have in addition to the price of the study trip itself. We highly recommend getting a “cancel for any reason” policy, which offers the best coverage. Travel experts say “if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel,” so don’t skimp on this important coverage!

Have a different question? Feel free to contact us.

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