Chablis and Auxerrois wine tasting with gougères

Taste five wines and learn what the terroir means

A 45-minute wine tasting in Burgundy where you sample five wines from Chablis and Auxerrois—white, red, rosé and sparkling—paired with a traditional gougère made by a local baker. A live guide in English or French walks you through the grape varieties and explains what makes each vineyard's terroir special, plus the work of the winegrower itself.

The Experience

The tasting opens with five wines from the operator's own range, each one chosen to show you the differences between Chablis and Auxerrois. A gougère—the cheese-filled pastry that is a Burgundy staple—arrives fresh from an artisan baker and sits alongside the glasses. The guide is a winemaker who knows the vineyards firsthand, and the point is not to rush through them but to understand what makes each one distinct: the soil, the grape variety, the way the season shaped the harvest.

The class runs 45 minutes, which is enough time to move through the wines without the tasting becoming a blur. You learn not just what you are tasting but why the winegrower chose to make it that way—the decisions that go into the work, the terroir that shapes the grape. The gougère is not a side note; it is there because it pairs with the wines and because it is part of what this region makes.

What’s included

• Tasting of five wines from Chablis and Auxerrois vineyards.
• a traditional gougère from a local baker.
• live guide in English or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Domaine Céline & Frédéric Gueguen

Is this one for you?This is a shared tasting led by a winemaker, so you listen and taste rather than make the wines yourself—it suits anyone who wants to understand Burgundy's terroirs without needing to know wine already. The 45-minute format works if you want to learn something real about the region without committing a full afternoon.

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Top questions

What wines will I taste during this class?

The tasting includes five wines from the Chablis and Auxerrois vineyards: white, red, rosé and sparkling varieties. Each one is chosen to show the range of what these two terroirs produce and how the soil and grape variety shape the final wine.

Is the gougère included with the tasting?

Yes, a traditional gougère made by a partner artisan baker is included and served alongside the wines. The pairing is part of the tasting experience.

What is the difference between Chablis and Auxerrois wines?

Chablis and Auxerrois are both in Burgundy but have distinct terroirs—the soil, climate and geography that shape the grapes. The guide explains these differences through the wines themselves, so you taste what makes each one unique.

Do I need wine knowledge to join this tasting?

No prior knowledge is needed. The guide walks you through each wine and explains the grape varieties, terroirs and winemaking choices, so the tasting works whether you are new to wine or experienced.

What language is the guide available in?

The guide is available in English or French. You can choose your preferred language when you book.