Chardonnay Masterclass in Dijon: Wine tasting workshop

A Burgundy wine label tells you exactly what you're drinking once someone shows you how to read it.

A 45-minute wine tasting workshop in Dijon led by a professional guide, where you taste four Burgundy wines—from village-level to Grand Cru—and learn to evaluate them like a professional, read wine labels, and understand how Burgundy's terroirs are classified. The guide holds the Vignobles & Découvertes certification, a standard for wine tourism excellence. Minimum age is 18; the workshop is led in English or French.

The Experience

You arrive in Dijon with a free afternoon and no plan to fill it, or you've spent the morning in museums and want something hands-on. This workshop sits in the city center and runs 45 minutes, so it fits between other plans without reshaping the day. A professional guide walks you through four wines—a village-level Burgundy, a Premier Cru, a Grand Cru, and one more that rounds out the tasting—pouring each one and explaining what you're looking at before you taste it. The guide has the Vignobles & Découvertes label, which means the operation meets a national standard for wine tourism instruction.

The real work is learning to taste like someone who knows what they're doing. The guide teaches you the steps: how to look at the wine, how to smell it, how to taste it without rushing. Then you apply that to each of the four glasses in front of you. Alongside the tasting, you learn to read a Burgundy label—what the words mean, what they tell you about where the wine comes from and how it's classified. Burgundy's classification system is not simple, and the guide walks you through it: the difference between a village wine and a Premier Cru, what makes a Grand Cru, and why the same grape planted in two vineyards fifty meters apart can taste different. The Burgundy region's Climats—the specific vineyard sites that give the wines their character—are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the guide explains what makes them unique.

The workshop is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation runs near the location. You'll need to be at least 18 to attend. The tasting includes the four wines; food is not part of it.

What’s included

• Four Burgundy wines ranging from village-level to Grand Cru.
• professional instruction in tasting technique.
• explanation of Burgundy wine labels and terroir classification.
• guide certified by Vignobles & Découvertes.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Dégustation de Vins à Dijon - Les Clos Vivants Maître Caviste

Is this one for you?If you've landed in Dijon without wine knowledge and don't want to spend the afternoon guessing what you're tasting, this workshop gives you the framework to taste confidently and understand what the label is telling you—all in 45 minutes with a guide who knows the region.

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Top questions

What exactly do I learn to do during the Chardonnay Masterclass in Dijon?

You learn the professional method for tasting wine—how to evaluate color, aroma and flavor—and you practice it on four different Burgundy wines. The guide also teaches you to read a Burgundy wine label and understand how the region's terroirs and wines are classified, from village-level to Grand Cru.

How long is the wine tasting workshop, and when does it fit into a day in Dijon?

The workshop runs 45 minutes, so it works as a standalone activity between other plans or as a break in the afternoon without taking up a full block of time.

What are the four wines I'll taste during the masterclass?

The tasting includes Burgundy wines at different levels of classification: a village-level wine, a Premier Cru, a Grand Cru, and a fourth wine that completes the range. The guide explains the differences between them as you taste.

What does the Vignobles & Découvertes label mean for this workshop?

Vignobles & Découvertes is a national certification that guarantees the workshop meets a standard for excellence in wine tourism services—so the guide's instruction and the tasting itself are held to a recognized quality bar.

Is there any food included, or should I eat before or after the tasting?

The workshop includes the four wines only; food is not part of it. You can eat before or after depending on your preference and schedule.

What makes Burgundy's Climats special, and why does the guide mention them?

Burgundy's Climats are the specific vineyard sites that give the wines their distinct character, and they're recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The guide explains what makes them unique and how they shape the wines you're tasting.