Burgundy wine tour in Beaune: Grands Crus with expert guide

Taste your way through the villages and vineyards that define Burgundy

A private wine tour of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, traveling by minivan along the Route des Grands Crus with a native wine expert guide. You visit mythical villages like Gevrey Chambertin and Vosne Romanée, taste 10 to 15 wines from carefully selected Premiers and Grands Crus estates, and learn the history and classification system of Burgundian climates—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes transportation, bottled water and two private tastings; lunch at a traditional restaurant is optional and costs between €25 and €40.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Burgundy wine region and tastings

• Travel in luxurious minivan
• Visit villages like Gevrey Chambertin and Meursault
• See famous Grands Crus plots
• Listen to expert guide explanations
• Attend two private wine tastings
• Enjoy lunch at wine coast restaurant

The Experience

The Route des Grands Crus unfolds through villages whose names carry the weight of centuries: Gevrey Chambertin, Vosne Romanée, Chambolle Musigny, Pommard, Meursault. You travel by air-conditioned minivan with a guide who was born in the region and knows not just the wines but the land itself—the history layered into each slope, the viticulture and winemaking techniques that separate one plot from another. The guide explains the Climats de Bourgogne, the classification system that makes Burgundy unlike anywhere else, and points out the legendary vineyards as you pass: Romanée Conti, Chambertin, Château du Clos de Vougeot, Corton Charlemagne.

Two private tastings happen at producing estates, focused on Premiers and Grands Crus wines. Across the full day you taste between 10 and 15 wines, moving through Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and learning what the classifications actually mean when you have the wine in your glass. The commentary is detailed and personalized; the guide adjusts the itinerary to what interests you most.

Lunch breaks at a traditional restaurant in a wine-growing village, where you can order from a French cuisine menu if you choose—that meal is separate from the tour cost and runs between €25 and €40. The minivan is private, the pace is yours, and the explanations come from someone who knows the region as home, not as a route.

What’s included

• Private minivan transportation.
• bottled water.
• two private tastings of 10 to 15 wines from Premiers and Grands Crus estates.
• detailed commentary from a native Burgundy wine expert guide.
• hotel pickup.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Grape Adventure

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and French, so you follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. This tour works for anyone who wants to understand Burgundy's wines and classification system in depth, with the pace and stops shaped to what interests you most—not a fixed itinerary rushing through stops.

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Top questions

What villages and vineyards do you actually visit on the Route des Grands Crus?

The route passes through Gevrey Chambertin, Vosne Romanée, Chambolle Musigny, Pommard and Meursault, and you get close to legendary Grands Crus plots including Romanée Conti, Chambertin, Château du Clos de Vougeot and Corton Charlemagne. The guide points out each as you travel and explains their place in Burgundy's classification.

How many wines do you taste and what types are they?

You taste between 10 and 15 wines across two private tastings at producing estates, with a focus on Premiers Cru and Grands Cru bottles. The tastings introduce you to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two grapes that define the region.

Is the guide a native of Burgundy?

Yes—the guide is a native of the region and a wine expert, so the commentary draws on both professional knowledge and lived experience of the area. The guide is flexible and personalizes the itinerary based on your interests.

What does the tour include and what costs extra?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, bottled water, and the two wine tastings. Lunch at a traditional restaurant is optional and costs between €25 and €40 for a French cuisine menu; you choose whether to eat and what to order.

How long is the tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English and French.

What is the Climats de Bourgogne classification the guide mentions?

Climats are the classified vineyard plots that make Burgundy's wine system unique. The guide explains how this classification works and why it matters to understanding the wines you taste—it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for the region.