Dijon Cheese and Wine Pairing: Burgundy Tasting Experience

Four cheeses, four wines, one hour in a Dijon cellar

A one-hour cheese and wine pairing session in central Dijon where you taste four local cheeses matched with four Burgundy wines from small family producers, guided by a wine specialist in a group of fewer than six people. The session answers why Burgundy wines are famous, how wine is made, and which cheeses pair well with which wines. You can buy wines at the end if you choose.

The experience

You meet in a cellar in the center of Dijon, a ten-minute walk from the train station. A local wine specialist leads the tasting, walking you through four local cheeses and four wines from small Burgundy producers. The pairing is the point: you learn why certain cheeses work with certain wines, how to taste wine properly, and what makes Burgundy's winemaking tradition distinct. The session covers the region's history and methods without leaving the cellar. There's no vineyard visit, just focused tasting in the center of town.

By the end, you'll be able to answer the questions that frame the session: which cheese pairs with which wine, why Burgundy wines have their reputation, what wine styles the region produces, and how wine is made. The group stays small, under six people, so there's room to ask questions. If something catches your interest during the tasting, you can purchase wines to take with you.

What’s included

• Four local cheeses and four Burgundy wines from small producers.
• guidance on cheese and wine pairing.
• instruction on how to taste wine.
• explanation of Burgundy winemaking traditions and methods.
• a local wine specialist leading the session in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and ThursdayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 29 Dec

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: 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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Emeline Pin

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Burgundy's wines and cheeses in one focused hour without traveling to the vineyards. The cellar location keeps the tasting in the city center, and the small group size means you get direct attention from the specialist.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

What exactly do I taste during the one-hour session?

You taste four local cheeses paired with four Burgundy wines from small family producers. The specialist walks you through each pairing and explains why the combinations work.

Why are Burgundy wines so well-known?

Burgundy has centuries of winemaking tradition and a specific terroir (the soil, climate and methods) that produce distinctive wines. The specialist covers the region's history and techniques during the tasting.

Can I buy wine after the tasting?

Yes, you can purchase wines at the end of the session if you'd like to take any home with you.

How far is the cellar from Dijon's train station?

The cellar is in the center of Dijon, about a ten-minute walk from the train station and the city center.

What's the minimum age to join?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the tasting.