Students participated in a behind-the-scenes look into the winemaking industry

Field Visit to Beaune

HEC Paris MBA students took an exciting field visit to Burgundy, visiting Beaune, a walled village in the center of the winemaking region, and took part in a private tour of the Faiveley wine cellars in Nuit St. Georges. The group included Cristina Harrell, Stephanie Rickards, Barbara Calvi, Antonio Mont’Alverne, Flore Poughon and Julien Perronneau. They were joined by Associate Dean of the MBA Program, Andrea Masini, Affiliate Professor Anne Michaut, an expert in luxury marketing and Adjunct Professor Alain Lorenzo, the former President & CEO LVMH Fragrance Brands.

Enjoying a very French dinner in Beaune.

Enjoying a very French dinner in Beaune.

Events included a private tour of the Domaine Faiveley wine cellars with owner and CEO Erwan Faiveley, whose family founded the business in 1825.

Events included a private tour of the Domaine Faiveley wine cellars with owner and CEO Erwan Faiveley, whose family founded the business in 1825.

Erwan shared eye-opening knowledge about the wine business with students and hosted the group for a tasting and lunch.

Erwan shared eye-opening knowledge about the wine business with students and hosted the group for a tasting and lunch.

Domaine Faiveley produces nearly 1 million bottles of some of the best wine in the world per year.

Domaine Faiveley produces nearly 1 million bottles of some of the best wine in the world per year.

Wine tasting directly from the barrels!

Wine tasting directly from the barrels!

Vintage wine bottles in the cellars of Faiveley Domaine.

Vintage wine bottles in the cellars of Faiveley Domaine.

Enjoying lunch at Domaine Faiveley…

Enjoying lunch at Domaine Faiveley…

And a little more tasting before heading back to HEC Paris!

…And a little more tasting before heading back to HEC Paris!