Burgundy: Private Wine Tour & Gourmet Lunch with Family Winemakers

Meet rising star winemakers in Burgundy taste Grand Crus and enjoy a vineyard lunch

You’ll wander Burgundy’s legendary vineyards with a local guide, meet family winemakers in their cellars, taste Premier & Grand Cru wines straight from the source, and sit down to a gourmet lunch among the vines. Expect laughter over tastings, quiet moments in ancient caves, and stories you’ll want to remember long after you leave.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup anywhere around Beaune or Dijon, private transportation in an air-conditioned van with bottled water on hand, guided visits at three independent wineries with tastings of Premier & Grand Cru wines (from villages like Puligny Montrachet and Vosne-Romanée), plus a leisurely three-course lunch paired with local wines before returning along Burgundy’s legendary Route des Grands Crus.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Burgundy vineyards and wine tastings

• Drive through Côte de Beaune vineyards
• Visit Independent Winegrower and taste 6 wines
• Visit Monthelie Winegrower and taste 5 wines
• Enjoy traditional lunch in local restaurant
• Explore Grand Cru vineyards of Hill of Corton
• Travel through Côte de Nuits to Vosne-Romanée
• Visit Winegrower and taste 5 Premier and Grand Cru wines
• Return to Beaune via Route des Grand Crus

The Experience

I didn’t expect to feel so quiet just rolling through the Côte de Beaune that morning. The light was kind of soft, not dramatic or anything, but it made the vines look almost gold. Our guide (Jean, who grew up around here) kept pointing out little things—like how the soil changes in Montrachet, or why one row of vines looked scruffier than the next. I tried to keep up but honestly, sometimes I just wanted to stare out the window and let it all blur together. There was this moment when we stopped at a crossroads and you could smell earth and something faintly sweet—maybe wildflowers? Hard to say.

The first winegrower we met was Camille, and she had hands stained from last week’s work. She walked us through her vineyard in Puligny Montrachet, laughing about how her father still doesn’t trust her with the old tractor. In her cellar (it was cool and smelled like stone), we tasted six wines—Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet, Santenay. She poured tiny glasses and waited for us to guess which was which. I got two wrong; she grinned anyway. Lunch came after another tasting—a proper three-course meal at a little place tucked between vines. I don’t remember everything on my plate but there was duck confit and something creamy with mushrooms, plus a glass that matched perfectly (Jean chose it; I wouldn’t have known what to ask for).

Later we wandered through Monthelie’s ancient cellars with another winemaker who kept switching between French and English mid-sentence. It felt like stepping back in time—old barrels everywhere, dust motes floating in slanted light. By then my head was spinning a bit from all the tasting notes (and maybe just a little wine). We drove north past Nuits St Georges to Vosne-Romanée—those famous names you read about but never expect to stand beside. At one point Jean stopped so we could see Romanée Conti itself; he said even locals get goosebumps here sometimes.

I still think about that view over Corton hill—the way the rows curved away into mist, silent except for a bird somewhere far off. On the drive back to Beaune nobody talked much; too full maybe, or just letting it all settle in. There’s no set route on this Burgundy private wine tour—they adjust for seasons or whoever’s available—but every stop felt personal somehow. Not rushed or rehearsed.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included on this Burgundy wine tour?

Yes, private transportation with pickup at your accommodation is included.

How many wineries do we visit during the day?

You’ll visit three independent wineries run by local winemakers.

Are Grand Cru wines included in the tastings?

Yes, tastings include Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines from top villages.

Is lunch provided on this private wine tour?

A traditional three-course lunch is included at a local restaurant among the vineyards.

Will there be an English-speaking guide?

Your guide is experienced, fully licensed, and speaks English fluently.

How big are the groups on this tour?

The group size is small (7-8 people), keeping things personal and relaxed.

Can dietary needs be accommodated for lunch?

The itinerary mentions guest requests can be accommodated where possible—contact ahead for specifics.

Do we visit famous vineyards like Romanée Conti?

Yes—you’ll stop at iconic sites including Romanée Conti and La Tache during your route.