Route des Grands Crus Wine Tour: 6 Premier & Grand Cru Tastings

Walk the mythical vineyard plots that define Burgundy's greatest wines.

A full-day private wine tour of Burgundy's Route des Grands Crus with a local guide, hotel pickup, three tastings of 15 to 20 wines including six Premier and Grand Crus, and lunch at a wine estate. The route covers 125 to 150 km from Gevrey-Chambertin through Vosne-Romanée to Chassagne-Montrachet, stopping at the classified vineyard plots (Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tâche, Echezeaux, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, Montrachet) that anchor Burgundy's reputation. Lunch is a set menu at the estate, or an alternative at a gastronomic restaurant if the estate is unavailable. The tour departs at 10 a.m. and returns around 5 p.m.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Burgundy's Grand Cru vineyards

• Follow Grands Crus wine road
• Stroll through vineyards
• Learn about Grand Cru plots
• Enjoy wine tasting lunch

The experience

The Route des Grands Crus is Burgundy's most storied wine road, and this tour walks you through the vineyards themselves instead of tasting from a distance. You'll stroll the classified plots (the Grand Crus and Premier Crus that carry names like Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tâche, Echezeaux, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, and Montrachet), while your guide explains what makes each one distinct. The route runs from Gevrey-Chambertin in the north through Vosne-Romanée and down to Chassagne-Montrachet, covering 125 to 150 km in total.

Three tastings are built into the day, with 15 to 20 wines across them, including the six Premier and Grand Cru vintages that anchor the itinerary. Lunch happens at a wine estate with a set menu, or at a gastronomic restaurant if the estate is unavailable on your date. The tour leaves your hotel at 10 a.m. and returns around 5 p.m., giving you the core of the day without eating into an early dinner or a separate evening plan. Your guide provides live commentary in English or French throughout the drive and the stops.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• three wine tastings with 15 to 20 wines including six Premier and Grand Crus.
• lunch at a wine estate or gastronomic restaurant.
• live commentary during the drive and vineyard walks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 89 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Authentica Tours

Is this one for you?The seven-hour commitment leaves room for a separate dinner or evening activity, but not for a second major attraction the same day. Book this if the Route des Grands Crus and the classified vineyard plots are what drew you to Burgundy in the first place.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What are the Grand Crus and Premier Crus I'll see on the Route des Grands Crus?

The route passes through eight of Burgundy's most celebrated classified vineyards: Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tâche, Echezeaux, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, and Montrachet. You'll walk through the vineyard plots themselves and hear explanations of what makes each one classified as Grand Cru or Premier Cru.

How many wines will I taste and what's included in the three tastings?

You'll taste 15 to 20 wines across three tastings during the day, with six of them being Premier Cru or Grand Cru vintages. The tastings are woven into stops along the route from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet.

Is lunch included, and what should I expect?

Lunch at a wine estate is included and served as a set menu. If the estate is unavailable on your date, an alternative lunch at a gastronomic restaurant is arranged instead. Lunch is not available on Sundays.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour departs at 10 a.m. from your hotel and returns around 5 p.m. The total distance covered is 125 to 150 km, with stops for tastings and lunch along the way.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Beaune, plus transportation throughout the day with a driver and guide.