Burgundy Wine Tour

Be ready to live an unforgettable oenological and sensory experience: taking the Burgundy Wine Road means crossing the Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. To name a few prestigious appellations that make more than one dream, you will have the opportunity to taste Pommard, Meursault, Gevrey-Chambertin or Chambolle-Musigny!

There is nothing better than Burgundy to learn about tasting. Indeed, this region abounds in diversity, red, rosé and white wines will be part of the gustatory journey. The wines produced on the national roads of Burgundy are unique and we advise you to go in search of the rare wines of small harvesting winegrowers!

The best thing for you is to go directly to the winegrowers who will be delighted to reveal all the magic of their craft and to let you taste their vintages. You will learn more about the making of this precious elixir, you will discover the other side of the decor in the cellars, and you will be able to take a walk in the vineyards, where it all begins! The opportunity for you to live a privileged moment with the winegrowers around their tables, local specialities and their vintages.

The wines of the region still impress us year after year, especially when you know that only two grape varieties are grown: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. So the winegrowers have to work by putting Nature in the foreground to create authentic wines, faithful to the terroir that hosts the vineyard.

In order to make the most of all the geological nuances of Burgundy, the entire vineyard has been cut with the precision of a goldsmith in exactly 1247 climates. It is in this division that lies the secret of making such fine Burgundy wines: the permanent link between grape variety, climate, terroir and of course the know-how of the winegrowers harvesting the grapes. 

Whether you are a beginner in the art of wine tasting or a true connoisseur, you are welcome at this real moment of sharing. Organised like child's play, you will be able to learn to recognise the different families of aromas present in the wine and thus to make food and wine pairings that will impress more than one! Alternatively, you can opt for a tasting in the form of a masterclass in order to better understand the tasting of Grands Crus.

The Bordeaux region has no less than 2000 years of history in wine production and thus cultivates tradition and know-how while developing modern methods. This also explains why there is a lot to know when you are interested in the region. Let's start with the most basic, six sub-regions make up the Vignoble Bourguignon: the Chablisien, the Côtes de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise, the Mâconnais and the Beaujolais.

You've probably already heard of some of these appellations, and with good reason! They each come with what they are famous for. The Beaujolais sub-region releases its "Beaujolais Nouveau" every year in November; we also know about the famous Chardonnay single grape variety of Chablis, or the Côtes de Nuits reds that are soaring up the world wine rankings. Finally, if you like white wine, you should know that it is in the Côte de Beaune that the best wines in France are listed!

So how can you refuse a stroll along the wine road of the best Burgundy climates to discover the yellow and red wines of one of the most prestigious wine regions in France. And above all to meet the men and women who hide behind their bottles, in the very heart of the Côtes de Beaune and Nuits!

Tourism, and in particular wine tourism in Burgundy is extremely linked to Beaune. Indeed, it is in a way the economic and historical wine centre of the region. Beaune is one of the most visited wine cities in France, in fact it is a city full of history but also very charming with its typical medieval streets!

And since wine is not without culinary accompaniment, you will find in Burgundy local products like nowhere else! Between great chefs and grandmothers' recipes you will not be disappointed! So you will have the chance to taste these wines of France accompanied by their food and wine pairing.

And above all, we can't deny our dear Burgundy friends their hospitality! The men and women winemakers invite you to their houses or guest rooms to share their daily life with you! Imagine waking up in the middle of the vineyards, in the most beautiful appellations and renowned Grands Crus, what better way to immerse yourself in the Burgundian vineyard?

We have selected for you small and large vineyards, with one thing in common, they are all winemakers harvesting and deeply attached to their terroir. Most of them have opted for Organic Farming methods, Biodynamic methods or even run their vineyards under the Terra Vitis certification.

However, if you are not convinced by our Burgundy wine routes, or if you prefer Merlot wines to the Pinots Noirs of Burgundy, please visit our section on Bordeaux wine tourism routes! We also have some great surprises in store for you on the Rhone Valley wine route or even a great wine-tasting weekend in Alsace!