Dijon Wine Activities: Tasting Six Burgundy Wines

Learn to taste like a sommelier, then try real Burgundy. Big buses stop at the gate.

You learn the systematic method of wine tasting, then apply it to six Burgundy wines while a sommelier explains the region's classification, terroir, and production rules. Local cheese and charcuterie are paired throughout. The session starts at 4:30pm and stays relaxed. You're not rushed, and questions are expected.

Step-by-step itinerary

Burgundy wine tasting and learning

• Start wine tasting at 4:30pm
• Learn proper wine tasting method
• Taste 6 Burgundy wines including 1er cru
• Explore Burgundy grapes and regions
• Understand Burgundy wine labels and rules
• Enjoy cheese and charcuterie plate
• Ask questions in relaxed atmosphere

The experience

Swirling the glass, pausing to smell, then sipping slowly: your guide walks you through the method before the first bottle opens. It's the Wine & Spirit Education Trust approach, the same one taught in London, and it turns what might feel like guessing into something you can actually do. He's been leading tastings for a decade, to amateurs and professionals both, so the room stays relaxed. You ask questions. Nobody rushes.

Then the wines arrive (six of them, some premier cru), and with each one comes a piece of Burgundy itself. The guide talks you through the areas, the grapes, how the classification works, what the label is really telling you. You learn why a Pinot Noir from one hillside tastes different from the one next to it, what the rules of production actually are, and how to read what's on the bottle so you can do this alone later. A local cheese and charcuterie plate sits in front of you the whole time, and the pairing is part of the lesson too: how the food changes what you taste, and why.

The Burgundy wine masterclass in Dijon runs at 4:30pm, and the atmosphere is built around not feeling like you're in a classroom. You're comfortable, you're learning, and by the end you want to come back. If you have dietary requirements (allergies, intolerances, or anything else), let them know when you book. Same goes if you have health concerns linked to alcohol. They need to know upfront.

What’s included

Six Burgundy wines (including premier cru selections), a local cheese and charcuterie plate served throughout the tasting, and instruction in wine tasting method, Burgundy classification, grape varieties, terroir, viticulture, vinification, and how to read a Burgundy label.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 16:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 9

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 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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by The Wine Compass

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to understand Burgundy wine beyond the bottle: the guide teaches you the tasting method and the region's rules so you can recognize what you're drinking later. Expect an afternoon session (starting at 4:30pm) in a relaxed pace where questions are part of it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What time does the Burgundy wine masterclass start?

The standard start time is 4:30pm. If you need a different time slot, contact the provider and they will try to accommodate.

What wines are included?

Six Burgundy wines, including some premier cru selections.

Is food served?

Yes. A local cheese and charcuterie plate is served throughout the tasting and paired with the wines.

Who is the guide?

A sommelier with ten years of tasting experience who reached the highest level of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London.

What if I have dietary requirements?

Let the provider know when you book. They need to know about allergies, intolerances, and any other food requirements.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The guide starts with the basics of how to taste wine properly, then builds from there. The atmosphere is relaxed for both amateurs and professionals.

Who should not book this?

It is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health. If you have health issues linked to alcohol consumption, you cannot participate.

How do I get there?

Public transportation options are available nearby.