Burgundy: Small Group Wine Tasting & Beaune Tour from Dijon

Summary

Beaune wine tasting tour with Côte de Nuits villages and vineyard stops

You’ll ride from Dijon through legendary Côte de Nuits villages with a local guide who actually knows every vineyard story. Taste 1er Cru wines in a small group setting, then wander Beaune’s old lanes at your own pace before heading back along the Route des Grands Crus. It’s not just about wine—it’s about feeling Burgundy under your skin.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Burgundy wine tasting and Beaune visit

• Drive from Dijon to Burgundy vineyards
• Stroll along Route des Grands Crus
• Attend prestigious wine tasting
• Enjoy free time in Beaune city

Top questions

Is lunch included on this Burgundy wine tour?

No, lunch is not included on this tour departing at 1:30pm.

How many wines are tasted during the tour?

You’ll taste between 5 to 7 white and red Burgundy wines, including some classified as 1ers Crus.

Does this day trip include time in Beaune?

Yes, you have about an hour of free time in Beaune after the tasting.

Are entrance fees for attractions in Beaune included?

No, entrance fees for sites like Hospices de Beaune are not included.

Is pickup provided from hotels in Dijon?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; departure is from Dijon city center.

Is this Burgundy wine tasting tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What villages do you pass through on the Route des Grands Crus?

The route includes Gevrey Chambertin, Vosne Romanée, Nuits Saint Georges and more.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes guided transport from Dijon through Côte de Nuits villages along La Route des Grands Crus with a local expert leading a tasting of five to seven Burgundy wines (including 1er Crus) plus free time to explore historic Beaune at your own pace before returning to Dijon together.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the air to smell so green when we rolled out of Dijon. It’s not just grapevines—there’s something earthy and damp that clings to your shoes. Our guide, Pierre (he joked about his name being “too French”), started pointing out village names I’d only seen on fancy labels: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée. He knew every patch of land, which families owned what. Someone in our group tried to pronounce “Vougeot” and Pierre grinned—honestly, I still can’t say it right.

The wine tasting itself was… well, I thought I knew Burgundy reds but the 1er Crus hit different. There was this one Pinot Noir—almost smoky, but soft somehow? The room was cool and smelled faintly of old wood barrels. Pierre explained tannins without making it sound like a science lecture. We all swirled our glasses like we knew what we were doing (I spilled a little). Afterward, Beaune felt busy but not rushed; people chatting outside bakeries, kids weaving between bikes. The Hospices looked almost unreal in the afternoon light.

I wandered into a shop selling cassis candies and mustard jars stacked up to the ceiling—didn’t buy anything but still remember the sharp-sweet smell. There wasn’t time for lunch (it’s a short tour), but honestly, I didn’t mind much after all that wine. On the drive back along the Route des Grands Crus, someone asked if people ever get tired of these views. Pierre just shrugged and said quietly, “Not really.” And yeah—I get it now.