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LOT 5                                                          The next three days will be spent with Michael

                                                                     visiting some of the most famous cellars in Burgundy.
                                                                     Stops will include the expansive— by Burgundy
                                                                     standards— cellars of Louis Jadot, the historic cellars
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                                                                     of Remoissenet Père et Fils, and the 17  century
                                                                     mansion headquarters of Louis Latour, the largest Grand
                                                                     Cru producer in Burgundy. In addition to sampling
                                                                     new wines from barrel and older bottled vintages,
     Burgundy and Champagne—                                         you and Michael will enjoy lunch or dinner at each of
     The Grand Tour                                                  these famous Burgundy producers. Additional stops
                                                                     for tasting will be made at some of Michael’s favorite
     Donated By: Michael Misch and Wegmans Food                      smaller producers, where the cellars are cool, the
     Markets                                                         hospitality warm, and the Burgundies– red and white–
     Estimated Value: $25,000                                        wonderful.

     Burgundy is wine country perfection; picturesque                On Thursday morning, you will travel (transportation
     villages large and small, meticulously tended vineyards,        provided) from Burgundy to Champagne.
     friendly locals, superb dining, and some of the most            Accommodations for two nights will be in one of the
     sensual, seductive wines on the planet. Champagne is            region’s superb hotels. During your stay, you and
     similarly beguiling wine country, yet different; historic       Michael will visit top Champagne producers—among
     cities, ancient hill towns, quiet countryside, and cool         them Louis Roederer, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Pérignon
     Champagne caves filled with sparkling treasures.                (at Moet et Chandon)—each with a beautiful estate,
                                                                     chalk caves, and its own house style. The dining will
     Join Michael Misch, Wegmans’ vice president of wine,
                                                                     be as exquisite as the Champagnes, and Michael will
     beer, and spirits merchandising and director of wine,
     and among the most knowledgeable wine professionals             take the couple to some of his favorite restaurants
     in the United States, on his next pilgrimage to these           there, including a special dinner on their final evening
     legendary French wine regions.                                  together.
                                                                     In short, this Burgundy and Champagne Grand Tour will
     This incomparable seven-day, six-night grand tour
     for one couple will begin on Sunday when they settle            be a truly extraordinary wining and dining experience,
     into accommodations for the next four nights at the             one not to be missed!
     luxurious Hotel Le Cep in the heart of Beaune, the wine         The Grand Tour will take place in May or June of
     capital of Burgundy. That evening, they will join Michael       2019, with the exact dates to be determined. This
     for a “getting acquainted” dinner at one of his favorite        trip includes hotel accommodations for six nights, all
     local restaurants. Michael Misch has nearly 30 years of         meals, VIP cellar visits, shared car rental in Burgundy
     experience in the wine trade and his stories, insights,         and Champagne, and transportation from Burgundy to
     descriptions, and explanations will truly enhance your          Champagne.
     Burgundy and Champagne experience.                              Airfare and additional transportation are not included.

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