Dijon Wine Tour: Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune tastings

Three wineries, three tastings, one day through Burgundy's most storied vineyards.

This full-day wine tour departs Dijon and moves through the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, stopping at three wineries for tastings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. You'll walk through Beaune's historic center, have free time for lunch, and travel the Route des Grands Crus before returning to Dijon. An English-speaking guide who drives the minivan provides live commentary throughout the eight-hour journey; the tour requires a minimum of two adults and is restricted to ages 18 and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Burgundy wine tour

• Drive to Gevrey-Chambertin winery
• Wine tasting of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir
• Travel to Beaune town
• Wine tasting of Côte de Beaune Chardonnay
• Stroll through Beaune historic center
• Lunch break in Beaune
• Drive along Route des Grands Crus
• Visit Meursault winery
• Wine tasting of Meursault white Burgundy
• Return to Dijon

The Experience

Gevrey-Chambertin is where the day begins. After a short drive from Dijon, you arrive at your first winery in this prestigious area and taste the Côte de Nuits' Pinot Noir—the wines that define the region's reputation. The guide walks you through what makes these reds distinctive, their structure and aging potential, and the specific terroir of the vineyard you're standing in.

By mid-morning you're in Beaune, the commercial heart of the Côte de Beaune, where a second tasting introduces you to the region's Chardonnays. After tasting, you have time to stroll through the historic center on your own—Place Carnot and the Hospices de Beaune are there to see, though entry to the Hospices is separate. Lunch is free time at one of Beaune's restaurants, so you eat what you want and set your own pace.

The afternoon takes you south along the Route des Grands Crus toward Meursault. Your third winery sits in this celebrated white-wine territory, and the tasting here runs ninety minutes—longer than the first two, giving you space to explore the refined profiles of Meursault's Burgundy and the broader range of Côte de Beaune wines. After this final tasting, the drive back to Dijon closes the day.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide who drives the minivan and provides live commentary throughout the day.
• wine tasting fees at three wineries.
• a fully-equipped minivan for the group.

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers live commentary on board, so you follow everything without translation or a separate headset—this works for anyone comfortable with a native English speaker's pace and accent. The tour runs eight hours with three tastings and a lunch break, which suits a full-day commitment; if you want a shorter introduction to Burgundy wines or prefer to explore on your own, a different format might fit better.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the Pinot Noir I'll taste in Gevrey-Chambertin and the Chardonnay in Beaune?

Gevrey-Chambertin produces the Côte de Nuits' signature Pinot Noir—structured, complex reds built for aging. Beaune's Chardonnays are elegant and refined, with the finesse the Côte de Beaune is known for. The tour's tastings show both side by side, so you experience how the same region grows completely different wines depending on the slope and soil.

How much time do I have for lunch in Beaune?

Lunch is free time built into the itinerary after you walk through Beaune's historic center. You choose where and what to eat at one of the town's restaurants, so the length of lunch depends on your pace.

Is the Hospices de Beaune included in the tour?

The tour includes a walk through Beaune's historic center, where you can see the Hospices de Beaune from outside. Entry to the building itself is not included and would be arranged separately if you want to go inside.

How long is each wine tasting?

The first two tastings, at Gevrey-Chambertin and Beaune, are shorter stops. The third tasting near Meursault runs ninety minutes, giving you more time to explore the wines and ask questions about the Côte de Beaune's white-wine styles.

What should I eat before the tour if snacks aren't provided during tastings?

French wineries typically don't serve snacks during tastings to keep the wine's flavor pure. The tour recommends having a good breakfast before departure and taking advantage of the free lunch time in Beaune to eat a full meal before the afternoon's third tasting.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the meeting point?

The tour departs from Dijon and returns there at the end of the day. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the departure point, though hotel pickup is not included.