Burgundy Wine Tour: Montrachet Grand Cru & Family Winery

Montrachet Grand Cru is a UNESCO site, and your guide walks you through the vineyard that makes it legendary.

A full-day wine tour from Dijon through Burgundy's Côte d'Or, with stops at the prestigious Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard, a traditional estate for charcuterie and cheese paired with local wines, and a family-run winery for tastings and instruction on winemaking. A live English-speaking guide leads the group by air-conditioned minivan. Lunch and all tastings are included. Minimum two passengers. Children welcome from age 4.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Burgundy vineyards and wine tasting

• Drive through Côte de Nuits vineyards
• Stop for photos at Clos de Vougeot and Romanée Conti
• Enjoy charcuterie and cheese with local wines
• Learn about Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard
• Visit family-run winery and taste wines

The experience

If you're in Dijon with a full day and no car, this tour handles the logistics of reaching Burgundy's most famous vineyards. You'll drive through the Côte de Nuits, the region's most celebrated stretch, with stops to photograph the vineyards of Clos de Vougeot and Romanée Conti, two names that define Burgundy's reputation. The minivan is air-conditioned and the guide speaks English throughout, so you're not navigating wine terminology or winery etiquette on your own.

The day centers on three tastings. First comes a gourmet platter of charcuterie and artisanal cheeses at a traditional Burgundy estate, paired with local wines chosen to match each bite. Then you move to Montrachet Grand Cru itself: a UNESCO-designated vineyard that produces some of the world's most sought-after white wines. Your guide explains the terroir and the winemaking secrets that make this specific patch of earth so prized. The final stop is a family-run winery where you meet the winemakers, see the process from vineyard to bottle, and taste a selection of their wines directly from the source. Lunch is included in the price.

The tour runs about seven hours total. You'll be on your feet at the vineyard and the estates, but there's no hiking or strenuous walking. The pace is set for tasting and learning. The minivan does the heavy travel between stops, so the day is more about standing and sipping than exertion.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• wine tastings at three locations.
• gourmet charcuterie and cheese platter with wine pairing.
• lunch.
• visit to Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard.
• family winery visit and tasting.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:45

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by À La Française

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a full-day immersion with multiple estate tastings and a seated lunch. Book the Dijon departure for a longer route through more villages, or Beaune if you prefer a shorter drive and more time at wineries.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Montrachet Grand Cru and why is it UNESCO-listed?

Montrachet Grand Cru is a legendary vineyard in Burgundy that produces some of the world's finest white wines, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its exceptional terroir and winemaking heritage. Your guide will walk you through the vineyard itself and explain what makes this specific soil and location so prized by collectors and winemakers.

Is lunch included, and will dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes, lunch is included: a gourmet platter of charcuterie and artisanal cheeses paired with local wines at a traditional Burgundy estate. Let the operator know about any dietary requirements when you book, and they'll arrange alternatives if needed.

Do I need wine knowledge to enjoy this tour?

No. Your live English-speaking guide will teach you about the wines, the vineyards, and the winemaking process as you go. The tour is built for wine and food lovers at any level of experience.

How much time do we spend driving versus at the wineries and estates?

The tour is about seven hours total. You'll spend time driving between stops in the air-conditioned minivan, then stop to walk the Montrachet vineyard, taste at the traditional estate, and visit the family winery. Most of the day is split between travel and tastings rather than long walks.