2-day Burgundy wine tour: Grands Crus of Côte de Nuits & Beaune

Walk the legendary vineyard plots, taste through oak-barrel cellars, lunch at a family estate

A 2-day private wine tour of Burgundy's two finest growing regions (Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune) with walks through Grands Crus vineyards including Romanée Conti, Richebourg and Chambertin; private tastings at an acclaimed estate; a set-menu lunch in the cellars; and afternoons in the small appellations of Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and Montrachet. A live guide speaks English or French, and pickup is included. Dinner and accommodation are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Grands Crus, the best of the Côte de Nuits

• Drive the Grands Crus Wine Road
• Stroll vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée
• Private visit at Côte de Nuits estate
• Grand tasting of different vintages
• Enjoy Grands Crus lunch at family estate
• Visit estate cellars with oak barrels
• Explore villages: Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges

Day 2: Grands Crus, the best of the Côte de Beaune

• Visit vineyards of Côte de Beaune appellations
• Explore Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet vineyards
• Enjoy Grands Crus lunch at Côte de Beaune estate

The experience

The tour opens on the Grands Crus Wine Road between Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée, passing through Chambolle-Musigny. You walk the vineyard plots themselves (Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tâche, Echezeaux, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot) with explanations of what makes each one legendary. The guide walks you through the geography and winemaking cultures that shape these appellations, so the names on the label start to mean something concrete.

The first day includes a private visit to an acclaimed estate in Côte de Nuits for a grand tasting that moves through different vintages, then a Grands Crus lunch, a set menu, at a family-run winery. After lunch you descend into the cellars, walking past oak barrels and old vintages stored in the cool dark. The afternoon explores the small villages of the region: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Morey-Saint-Denis, and others, so you see how the appellations sit in the landscape. Day two takes you into Côte de Beaune, walking the vineyards of Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet, the other half of Burgundy's greatest terroir.

This is a private tour, so the pace and the stops are yours to shape. A live guide in English or French travels with you, and pickup is arranged. The two-day span lets you move slowly enough to understand the region instead of rushing through a checklist of names.

What’s included

• Private guide in English or French.
• pickup from your accommodation.
• walks through Grands Crus vineyard plots including Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tâche, Echezeaux, Chambertin and Clos de Vougeot.
• private estate tasting of different vintages in Côte de Nuits.
• Grands Crus lunch at a family-run winery.
• cellar visit with oak barrels and aged wines.
• afternoon exploration of Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis and Côte de Beaune appellations including Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Authentica Tours

Is this one for you?The tour spans two full days of walking and tasting, so you move at a pace that lets the region settle in instead of rushing through highlights. If you're comfortable spending mornings and early afternoons on your feet in the vineyards and want time to sit with what you're learning, this length gives you that depth.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is a Grands Crus vineyard, and why do the names matter so much?

Grands Crus are the highest classification in Burgundy: plots like Romanée Conti and Chambertin that have been recognized for centuries as producing the finest wines. The classification is tied to the exact piece of land, not the winery, so the same vineyard name on a bottle tells you something precise about where the grapes grew and what they will taste like.

Do I walk through the vineyards on both days, or just one?

You walk the vineyard plots on day one along the Grands Crus Wine Road between Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée. Day two takes you into the Côte de Beaune appellations, also on foot through the vineyards of Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet.

What happens at the estate tasting, and how many wines do you taste?

The private visit to an acclaimed Côte de Nuits estate includes a grand tasting that moves through different vintages, so you taste how the same vineyard changes year to year. The exact number of wines depends on the estate, but the tasting is designed to show you the range and depth of what that producer makes.

Is the lunch included, and what kind of food do you eat?

Yes, a Grands Crus lunch is included on day one at a family-run estate. It's a set menu, so the winery chooses the dishes to pair with their wines. You eat in the cellars or the estate dining room, depending on the season and the winery's setup.

How does pickup work, and where does the tour start?

Pickup is included in the tour price. The guide will arrange the meeting point and time with you before the tour begins, based on where you're staying in the Beaune area.

Do I need wine knowledge to enjoy this tour, or is it for beginners too?

The tour is built for anyone curious about Burgundy wine, whether you're new to it or already know your way around a glass. The guide explains the vineyards, the winemaking and what you're tasting as you go, so you learn as you move through the region.