A vertical journey through time — at the heart of Burgundy's most legendary hill
6 Grands Crus · Vertical Tasting · 13th Century cellar · 3 Hours
This tour takes you to explore the Corton hill, with its exceptional views over the entire Côte.Taste six Corton Grands Crus across different vintages.
- Local expert guide-driver, Burgundy wine specialist (WSET certified or equivalent)
- The Grands Crus Route in a classic French car (2CV or Estafette)
- 1 visit at a prestigious family owned estate
- Visit of a cellar built by Benedictine monks in the 13th century — a hidden treasure buried for eight hundred years
- 6 Corton Grands Crus - Vertical tasting - Whites and Reds
- Panoramic view from the Corton hillside
- Pick-up and drop-off in Beaune or from your accommodation (on request)
- Purchasing assistance + direct shipping to France, Belgium, Switzerland, the US and beyond
| Duration | 4 Hours |
|---|---|
| Bring along | Don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, and a light sweater — it can get breezy out there! |
| Participants | From 2 to 8 pax |
Venue
8 Rue du Rem des Lions, 21200 Beaune, France
Offered by
My French Tour
Further information
Your Route
The itinerary winds along the Route des Grands Crus around the Corton hill and its legendary Grand Cru plots:
▸ Savigny-lès-Beaune: a quiet, under-the-radar village, gateway to the hill, where châteaux and vineyards intertwine.
▸ Aloxe-Corton — the heart of the red Grands Crus, with legendary lieu-dits: Corton Clos du Roi, Les Bressandes, Les Renardes.
▸ Pernand-Vergelesses — a hilltop village off the tourist trail, with a sweeping view over the entire Côte de Beaune.
▸ Croix de Charlemagne or Vierge de Pernand — a stop at one of the two most spectacular viewpoints on the Côte de Beaune.
▸ Ladoix-Serrigny — At the foot of the hill, Ladoix-Serrigny and its remarkable whites — hidden gems that few travellers ever discover.
The route follows your curiosity — no rigid schedule. Your guide stops where the story is worth telling.
The Tasting Experience - Family owned estate from 5 Generations
Vertical tasting of 6 Grands Crus from the Corton appellation — The family estateYou descend into 12th-century vaulted cellars, a true hidden treasure of the Benedictine monks.You taste 6 Grands Crus across several vintages. You come to understand the effect of vintage on the wine, and the aromas that develop over time.
This experience is for you if…
▸ You already know Burgundy and its appellations — and now want to reach the absolute pinnacle of its hierarchy: the Grands Crus.
▸ You are a Burgundy wine lover — and want to understand vintages through a vertical tasting.
▸ You are drawn to heritage, history and architecture — you'll discover a 13th-century cellar listed as a historic monument.
▸ You seek the rare: a vertical tasting of Grands Crus.
▸ You love spectacular landscapes and villages off the beaten path — Pernand-Vergelesses, Ladoix, Savigny.
Your guide — WSET certified — answers all your questions without jargon, with the passion of someone who lives for these wines.
