Côte de Nuits wine tasting from Dijon: Taste 4 wines

Taste Burgundy wines straight from the cellar, then stand before a medieval vineyard

A half-day wine tour from Dijon that departs at 2pm and returns by 6pm, taking you by minibus through the Route des Grands Crus to a working domaine where you taste 4 to 5 wines with a winemaker, then stops at Clos de Vougeot to see the historic château overlooking the vines. The guide speaks English or French. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon wine tour from Dijon

• Meet at Saint-Bénigne Cathedral
• Drive along Route des Grands Crus
• Wine tasting of 4 to 5 wines
• Visit Clos de Vougeot château
• Return to Saint-Bénigne Cathedral

The experience

You have a free afternoon in Dijon and want to taste real Burgundy wines without spending the whole day traveling. This tour solves that: your guide meets you at Saint-Bénigne Cathedral at 2pm, a few minutes from the city centre and the train station, and you board an air-conditioned minibus heading straight into the Route des Grands Crus. The drive itself is the first part of the experience. You're moving through the vineyard landscape that made Burgundy famous, not just reading about it.

At a carefully selected domaine, a winemaker guides you through a tasting of 4 to 5 wines in the cellar itself. You taste from village appellations up to Premier Crus, and the winemaker walks you through the techniques and traditions that built the region's reputation. This is not a quick pour-and-move tasting. You're learning how the wines are made and why the soil and geology matter to what ends up in your glass.

The tour includes a scenic stop at Clos de Vougeot, where you stand before a medieval château overlooking a sea of ancient vines. Your guide brings the history and geology of these terroirs to life, connecting what you tasted at the domaine to the land itself. You return to Saint-Bénigne Cathedral by 6pm, leaving the afternoon free but the wine knowledge and the taste still with you.

What’s included

• English or French-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned minibus transport.
• tasting of 4 to 5 Burgundy wines at a local domaine.
• visit to Clos de Vougeot.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 14:00

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

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 due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by À La Française

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or French, so you can follow the commentary and the winemaker's explanation in whichever language is comfortable for you. If you speak one of those languages fluently, you'll get the full detail of how the wines are made and why the terroir matters.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour leave Dijon and when do I get back?

Departure is at 2pm from Saint-Bénigne Cathedral. Return is at 6pm to the same location, making it a four-hour afternoon tour.

How many wines will I taste and where does the tasting happen?

You taste 4 to 5 wines at a local domaine, in the cellar itself, guided by the winemaker who explains the techniques behind each one.

What is Clos de Vougeot and why do we stop there?

Clos de Vougeot is a medieval château surrounded by historic vineyard terroirs. The stop lets you see the landscape and history behind the wines you just tasted, with your guide explaining the geology and appellations.