A journey through Burgundy's most legendary terroirs.
2 Visits · 10–12 Wines · 4 Hours · Private Tour
The Côte de Nuits reads like a book. This tour teaches you how to decipher it.
Glass by glass, parcel by parcel, from the hillside of Corton to the slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin.
- Local expert guide-driver, Burgundy wine specialist
- The Grands Crus Route in a classic French car (2CV or Estafette)
- 2 visits : one family owned estate + 1 tasting cellar
- 10–12 wines tasted and guided, minimum 4 Premiers Crus
- Winemaking and oak barrel aging explained throughout
- 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
From the legendary hillside of Corton to the steep slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin, the itinerary covers the Route des Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits in full:
▸ Corton & Ladoix — the legendary Corton hillside and its Grand Cru vineyards, the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune. At the foot of the hill, Ladoix-Serrigny and its remarkable whites — hidden gems that few visitors ever discover
▸ Nuits-Saint-Georges — the capital of the Côte de Nuits, its powerful and generous Premier Crus
▸ Vosne-Romanée — the most precious village in Burgundy, a stop in front of Romanée-Conti and Richebourg
▸ Vougeot — the Clos Vougeot and its medieval château, a mythical 50-hectare parcel at the heart of the Côte
▸ Chambolle-Musigny — the absolute elegance of Pinot Noir, Musigny and its aromatic intricacy
▸ Gevrey-Chambertin — the nine Grand Crus of Chambertin, Napoleon's favourite vineyard
The route follows your curiosity — no rigid schedule. Your guide stops where the story is worth telling.
The Two Tasting Experiences
First Estate — The Family Cellar
You step down into vaulted cellars at a human-scale estate. Rows of French oak barrels, cool stone walls, the scent of wine slowly aging. The winemaker opens their cellar and we explain their choices: manual harvesting, aging lengths, parcel-by-parcel decisions.
You taste 5–6 wines moving up Burgundy's hierarchy — from Village to Premier Cru. You ask your questions. You understand what terroir really does to wine — and why two plots 200 metres apart produce radically different results.
Second stop — The tasting cellar
A tasting of 5 wines from the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, from Village to Premier Cru level. A fascinating experience to understand the nuances of terroir within this appellation, world-renowned among lovers of great Burgundy Pinot Noir.
Your guide answers every question without jargon — with the passion of someone who genuinely lives for these wines.
