Burgundy Wine Tour and Tastings in Côte d’Or Vineyards

Description

Burgundy Wine Tour and Tastings in Côte d’Or Vineyards

Location
Dijon or Beaune, Côte d’Or, Burgundy, France
Depart from Dijon (9:45) or Beaune (11:00)
Return to Beaune around 16:30 or Dijon around 17:00
Access via train or car from Paris, Lyon or Geneva
Transport included in an air-conditioned minibus

The Experience Includes:

• Local guide fluent in French and English
• Round-trip transport from Dijon or Beaune
• Stops in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune
• Visit to a château and interactive tasting session
• Lunch with regional specialities and wines
• Guided vineyard walk near a Grand Cru parcel
• Visit and tastings at two wine domains
• 10 Burgundy wine tastings included
• Small group size: 2 to 8 participants

What to Expect

Your Burgundy wine tour begins in Dijon or Beaune, depending on your selected departure point. The guide welcomes you aboard a minibus for a small-group experience limited to 8 people. The route follows the famous Grands Crus road, passing villages such as Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges.

The first stop is a château in the Côte de Nuits, where you participate in a guided tasting session. You’ll learn about the soil types, grape varieties, and production methods that define the wines of Burgundy. This includes a tasting of several wines from the estate.

Lunch is served in the château’s courtyard and includes local dishes paired with house wines. After the meal, you continue to the Côte de Beaune, stopping to walk through a Grand Cru vineyard and to explore the differences between wine-growing areas.

In the afternoon, the tour visits two family-run wine estates. In Meursault, you’ll tour the cellar and production areas, followed by a tasting. Another stop at a second domain provides an additional perspective on Burgundy wine production, with more tastings included.

This Burgundy wine tour is designed for people who want to learn more about winemaking in a clear and relaxed setting. The small group format makes it easy to ask questions and enjoy each tasting without time pressure. The guide ensures each visit runs smoothly and adapts to the group’s interests when possible.

About the wines from Burgundy

The wines from Burgundy come from a narrow strip of land in eastern France, divided into five main areas: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais. Burgundy is known for its focus on two main grape varieties—Pinot Noir for red wines and Chardonnay for whites. The concept of “terroir” is central here: soil, slope, and microclimate influence the wines, even from plots only metres apart. Wines from Burgundy are classified by a strict hierarchy: regional, village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru. Côte de Nuits produces structured reds, while Côte de Beaune is famous for refined whites. Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Gevrey-Chambertin are among the region’s best-known villages. Burgundy wines are often elegant and precise, with ageing potential and a clear expression of their origin.

Other Important Information

• Duration: Full day (approx. 7 to 8 hours)
• Dates: Tuesday to Saturday, from April to October
• Minimum age: 12 years
• Minimum group size: 2 people (possibility to reschedule if fewer)
• Languages: French and English
• Price: €195 per person (approx. £165 / \$210)
• Private group tours available on request
• Lunch included (drinks also included)
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Validity

On XperienceFrance, you purchase a voucher valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. It can be used for yourself or given as a gift.
If you would like to check availability for specific dates, please contact us before making your purchase.