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Signature tour · 5 days
Wine tour to Burgundy
Great domaines, Pinot Noir and the gastronomy of the Côte d’Or
A private wine and food journey through France’s most legendary region: Dijon, the Côte de Nuits, Beaune and the Côte de Beaune. Carefully chosen places, without tourist bustle.
- Privately for a couple or family
- 2–3 tastings a day
- A personally designed itinerary
- Private domaines and gastronomy
5days in the programme
4points on the itinerary map
from €1,100per day per group, tour on request
A PERSONAL APPROACH
A personally designed Burgundy journey, not a mass-market tour
“Burgundy is a philosophy of place. I will help you feel it."YOUR SOMMELIER-GUIDE”Your guide-sommelier
Gevrey-Chambertin · Chambolle-Musigny · Meursault · Pommard
A comfortable pace without the tourist race
A few in-depth stops, and you feel the region from within.
A balance of great wines, gastronomy and beautiful France
Burgundy is not only Grand Cru. It is escargots, beef, Époisses and Beaune.
Private format · On request · Limited places
REGION
Why Burgundy?
One of the world’s most complex wine regions.
Great domaines and iconic appellations
Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée: every name carries centuries of winegrowing.
The region's history, architecture and atmosphere
Medieval Beaune, monastic clos vineyards and Burgundian villages of yellow stone.
World-class food and wine
Escargots, boeuf bourguignon and Époisses: France’s gastronomic heart.
Your profile
Who this tour is for
For a couple seeking a beautiful journey
Côte d’Or vineyards, Dijon markets and a romantic dinner in Beaune.
For friends who value wine and atmosphere
Tastings at legendary domaines and lunch in a bistro.
For those who want to explore Burgundy in greater depth
Understand why Romanée-Conti costs more than a car.
For enthusiasts who want to understand the region
Terroir, Premier and Grand Cru, family domaines versus négociants.
Films to watch before your trip
First Growth (2015)
Premiers crus · Jérôme Le Maire A wine critic returns to Burgundy to help the family estate. He must reconnect with his father and learn the work of a winegrower.
Back to Burgundy (2017)
Ce qui nous lie · Cédric Klapisch After a long absence, Jean returns to the family wine estate. Working the vines prompts the family to reconsider their relationships and the estate’s future.
Don’t Look Now… We’re Being Shot At! (1966)
La Grande Vadrouille · Gérard Oury Two Frenchmen help British airmen escape occupied France. A comedy starring Louis de Funès and Bourvil.
Programme · 5 days
Your journey programme
Scroll through the programme and the map follows you: the day’s point lights up and the route continues. Click a number on the map to jump to that day.
Day 1itinerary
Day1BURGUNDY’S CAPITAL: FROM MEDIEVAL PALACES TO YOUR FIRST TASTING
Dijon: meeting Burgundy, mustard and the first glasses
Palais des Ducs · Église Notre-Dame · Musée de la Moutarde · Domaine Familiale (Marsannay) · Place de la Libération
Your journey begins in Dijon, the city that holds the keys to Burgundy’s soul. You are met at your hotel or the station in the morning. The first hours are devoted to a walk through the historic centre: the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy with its intricate architecture, rue des Forges with its fifteenth-century polychrome façades, and Notre-Dame church with its mysterious owls. Lunch in the city’s oldest bistro, where roast beef in Burgundy sauce has been served for centuries, along with the famous Dijon mustard. In the evening, a first tasting at a Domaine Familiale on the outskirts: Pinot Noir from Marsannay and a quite different, ‘southern’ Chardonnay, so that you can feel the contrast between the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune before you even reach them.
Wine: Pinot Noir Marsannay, Chardonnay régional, Crémant de Bourgogne
Food: Boeuf bourguignon, escargots, six mustard varieties, coq au vin
Daily schedule 6
- 10:00 Welcome and introductions Meet at your hotel or the TGV station, meet your guide and have a short briefing about the coming days. An introduction to Burgundy’s terroir on the map.
- 10:45 A walk through historic Dijon The Palais des Ducs, Tour Philippe le Bon with panoramic views, Rue des Forges with its multicoloured façades, Notre-Dame Church and its owls, the symbol of the town.
- 12:30 Lunch in a historic bistro A traditional Burgundian bistro with wooden beams: roast beef in Burgundy sauce, escargots de Bourgogne and an assortment of six mustards. Your first wine is Crémant de Bourgogne.
- 14:30 The Maille or Edmond Fallot mustard museum A visit to the oldest mustard factory, from seeds to finished product, and a tasting of unusual varieties with honey, herbs or white wine. A chance to bring home distinctive jars.
- 17:00 First tasting at a family domaine A family estate on Dijon’s outskirts: Marsannay Pinot Noir ‘Les Longeroies’, with red berries and a silky texture. Chardonnay from regional vineyards, fresh and mineral. Understanding Burgundy’s basic wine pyramid.
- 19:30 Dinner on Place de la Libération An evening meal overlooking the illuminated Palais des Ducs: coq au vin, tarte tatin and a bottle of Bourgogne Rouge from a local vigneron. Sharing impressions of the first day.
Day2PINOT NOIR'S SACRED GROUND: FROM VILLAGE TO GRAND CRU
Côte de Nuits: Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and the Grand Cru road
Domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin (Clos de Bèze) · Route des Grands Crus · Château du Clos de Vougeot · Chambolle-Musigny ‘Les Amoureuses’ · Picnic in the Chambertin vineyards
This day is the heart of your journey. The Côte de Nuits is a 20-kilometre strip producing wines sought by collectors worldwide. You travel along the Route des Grands Crus, a road where the appellation changes every 100 metres. Morning in Gevrey-Chambertin: visit a domaine with holdings in Clos de Bèze and compare Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines from the same producer. Lunch is a picnic among the Chambertin vines, overlooking the Combe de Lavaux forest. Then Chambolle-Musigny, where Pinot Noir reaches its peak of elegance: creamy texture, red berries and silky tannins. A tasting at a domaine with four generations of history. A free evening or dinner in Beaune, as you prefer.
Wine: Gevrey-Chambertin Village / 1er Cru / Grand Cru, Chambolle-Musigny, Clos de Vougeot
Food: Picnic with charcuterie, Époisses and Comté; dinner in Beaune
Daily schedule 7
- 08:30 Departure from Dijon towards Gevrey-Chambertin A panoramic road through the vineyards, explaining Côte de Nuits terroir, the difference between the Côte and Hautes-Côtes, and why Pinot Noir is ideal here.
- 09:30 Visit to a domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin A family estate with plots in Clos de Bèze: a cellar tour and an introduction to barrels made with oak from the Bertranges forest. A tasting of three levels in the hierarchy: Village Gevrey-Chambertin → Premier Cru ‘Les Cazetiers’ → Grand Cru Clos de Bèze. Exploring differences in body, structure and ageing potential.
- 12:00 Picnic among the Chambertin vineyards A refined picnic beside the famous Chambertin vineyard: Burgundian charcuterie, Époisses and Comté cheeses, fresh baguette and a bottle of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru. Views of the Combe de Lavaux and the forest that gives the wines minerality.
- 14:00 A walk along the Route des Grands Crus Walk or take a short drive between vineyards: Chapelle-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin. Read the signs, understand the geology, with marl soils and oolitic limestone, and discover why each vineyard has its own voice.
- 15:30 Chambolle-Musigny: tasting at a fourth-generation domaine An elegant estate in the heart of Chambolle, where Pinot Noir is lace and silk. Taste Chambolle-Musigny Village and ‘Les Amoureuses’, one of the world’s most coveted Premiers Crus. Discuss its ‘feminine’ style versus Gevrey’s ‘masculine’ style.
- 17:30 Vougeot: a visit to Château du Clos de Vougeot The famous thirteenth-century château-winery: historic presses, enormous barrels and the knights’ hall. Understand the role of Cistercian monks in creating Burgundy’s classification. A tasting in their turning room.
- 19:30 Dinner in Beaune: your own choice or the guide's recommendation An evening in Beaune, with dinner recommendations from bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants (Lameloise). Time to rest and discuss the day's discoveries.
Day3THE MEDIEVAL WINE CAPITAL: AUCTIONS, CELLARS AND DREAM RESTAURANTS
Beaune: the Hospices, négociant cellars and a gastronomic evening
Marché de Beaune · Hospices de Beaune · Historic négociant (cellars from 1940 onwards) · Lameloise, 3 Michelin stars · Place Carnot and wine shops
Beaune is more than a town: it is a cult. Medieval walls, the famous Hospices de Beaune with its colourful roof tiles, and wine cellars that remember Pope Pius VII. The day begins at the morning market: fresh truffles in season, mustard, local cheeses and fresh flowers, the atmosphere of authentic Burgundy. Then a tour of the Hospices de Beaune and the story of the famous wine auction that sets the tone for Burgundy prices each year. Lunch within the town walls: bourguignon, or andouillette for the adventurous. In the afternoon, visit a historic négociant: cellars with millions of bottles, old-vintage tastings and an understanding of merchants’ role in Burgundy’s ecosystem. Evening brings a gastronomic dinner, either Michelin-starred Lameloise or a creative bistro with a modern interpretation of Burgundian cuisine.
Wine: Hospices de Beaune, old négociant vintages and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
Food: Boeuf bourguignon, grenouilles, andouillette, truffles and Lameloise
Daily schedule 6
- 08:45 Morning market in Beaune The Place Carnot market: fresh truffles (November–March), farm-made Époisses and Cîteaux, fresh flowers, honey and Charolais beef. Discovering the local produce that will soon be on your plate.
- 10:00 Hospices de Beaune: a visit and the history of the auction The famous fifteenth-century hospital with polychrome roof tiles: the story of Nicolas Rolin and the role of the Hospices de Beaune auction in setting Burgundy wine prices. Visits to the wine cellars and the ‘apothecary’s kitchen’.
- 12:00 Lunch in a Burgundy bistro A traditional lunch: boeuf bourguignon simmered for four hours, grenouilles à la provençale and andouillette for those seeking a real Burgundian challenge. Wine: Hautes-Côtes de Beaune from a young vigneron.
- 14:00 Visit to a historic négociant One of Burgundy’s oldest wine merchants: cellars with vintages dating back to the 1940s, and a tour of vaults beneath the medieval town. A tasting of old and young vintages to understand how Pinot Noir and Chardonnay evolve over time.
- 16:30 A walk through the old town and wine shops Free time: Place de la Halle, Rue des Tonneliers and wine shops (Atheneau, Caves Madeleine), with the chance to buy wines unavailable at home. Recommendations from your guide.
- 19:30 Gastronomic dinner: Lameloise or a creative bistro A choice of dinner: three-Michelin-starred Lameloise, with chef Éric Pras and his signature jambon en gelée and caviar d’aubergine, or a creative bistro inside the town walls offering a modern interpretation of the classics. The wines are chosen to suit your taste by your guide from the négociant’s cellars.
Day4CHARDONNAY IN THE HANDS OF THE WORLD’S BEST WINEMAKERS
Côte de Beaune: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and great whites
Meursault 'Les Perrières' · Montrachet vineyard (€3M/ha) · Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru · Pommard versus Volnay tasting · Meursault wine shops
The Côte de Beaune is Chardonnay country, and today you will understand why these whites cost more than many reds. Begin in Meursault, visiting a domaine with plots in the famous climats ‘Les Perrières’ and ‘Les Genevrières’. Taste the Meursault style: buttery texture, hazelnut, vanilla and white peach. Then Puligny-Montrachet, where Chardonnay reaches its pinnacle: visit the Montrachet vineyard, with its white chalk and oolitic soil, and understand why this land costs €3,000,000 per hectare. Taste Puligny-Montrachet and, with luck, compare it with neighbouring Chevalier-Montrachet. Lunch in a family restaurant overlooking the vines: poultry, fish and, of course, Comté aged 36 months. Spend the afternoon in Pommard and Volnay, understanding how Chardonnay gives way to Pinot Noir across the road. A tasting of contrasts: powerful Pommard versus delicate Volnay.
Wine: Meursault Village/1er Cru, Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Volnay, mature Bourgogne
Food: Sandre, poulet de Bresse, 36-month Comté and a selection of Burgundy cheeses
Daily schedule 7
- 08:45 Setting off towards Meursault A drive through the vineyards, explaining the difference between the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Why Chardonnay dominates here: geology, south-facing slopes and the influence of the Combe de Savoie.
- 09:30 Meursault: a domaine tasting focused on climats A family estate with plots in Les Perrières and Les Genevrières: three levels of Meursault—Village, 1er Cru Perrières and 1er Cru Genevrières. Understanding the style: butteriness, nuts, vanilla and white peach. Discussing why Perrières often outperforms Grand Cru level.
- 11:30 Puligny-Montrachet: the Montrachet vineyard and château A walk to Montrachet, the world’s most expensive vineyard at €3 million per hectare. An explanation of the geology: white chalk with oolites, ideal drainage and vines over 50 years old. A photo by the Grand Cru sign. A visit to a small domaine for a tasting of Puligny-Montrachet Village and Premier Cru.
- 13:00 Lunch in a family restaurant overlooking the vineyards A restaurant with panoramic views of Meursault: filet de sandre (pike-perch), poulet de Bresse and a cheese plate (36-month Comté, Cîteaux, Époisses). Wine: Meursault 1er Cru from the family that owns the restaurant. An unhurried meal in a genuine Burgundian atmosphere.
- 15:00 Pommard versus Volnay: a contrasting flight Two communes across the road from one another, and two completely different worlds. Pommard: powerful, structured, ‘masculine’ Pinot Noir. Volnay: delicate, aromatic, ‘feminine’ Pinot Noir. A Village and Premier Cru tasting from each commune shows how the same variety in the same climate can speak differently.
- 16:30 Free time: Meursault wine shops A walk along Meursault's main street: wine shops and the chance to buy directly from cellars, including vintages unavailable through normal retailers. Your guide recommends the producers offering the best value.
- 18:00 Return to Beaune and evening aperitif Return to Beaune and rest at the hotel. An evening aperitif in a wine bar within the town walls: unexpected discoveries by the glass, perhaps an old Bourgogne or an unusual Aligoté from a biodynamic producer. Dinner at your leisure.
Day5AN UNHURRIED ENDING—AND A BOTTLE TO TAKE HOME
Finale: the market, one last tasting and farewell to Burgundy
Your final chosen domaine · A gift map of the vineyards visited · One last tarte tatin · Wine and mustard shopping · A transfer with a gift from your guide
The last day is for leisurely impressions and final discoveries. Morning starts at Beaune's market, if you did not go yesterday, or an early-opening shop: fresh pastries, Burgundy-style almond croissants and coffee. Then a final domaine tasting chosen specifically for your taste: for white-wine lovers, an estate in Puligny or Meursault with rare vintages; for red-wine lovers, a young Gevrey vigneron with experimental cuvées. Lunch is your final meal in Burgundy, and it should be perfect: tarte tatin, quail and a bottle you will certainly want to take home. After lunch, time for shopping: wine shops, mustard, cheeses and perhaps a bottle from the cellar of a domaine you visited. A farewell transfer to the station or airport.
Wine: Rare Puligny vintages or experimental Gevrey, with a bottle to take home
Food: Tarte Tatin, quail, almond croissants and cheeses for the journey
Daily schedule 6
- 08:30 Morning: the market or bakery A final morning in Burgundy: croissants aux amandes from a local bakery, the meilleure boulangerie de Côte d’Or, coffee and the atmosphere of a town waking up. Or a second market visit for anyone who missed something yesterday.
- 09:30 Final tasting at ‘your’ domaine The guide chooses a domaine specifically for the tastes you have developed over four days: for whites, a rare Puligny estate with vintages from the 2000s; for reds, a young experimenter in Gevrey using whole-cluster fermentation. A tasting and the chance to buy wines straight from the cellar, without a shop’s markup.
- 11:30 A last lunch in Burgundy A final lunch in a restaurant of your choice: tarte tatin with apples from the restaurant’s garden, caille, quail, and sauce à la moutarde. A bottle you open with your guide and decide to take home, or not, because it is too good.
- 13:30 Time for shopping and souvenirs Final shopping: wine boutiques (Atheneau, Caves Madeleine), Edmond Fallot mustard in unusual flavours, cheeses for the journey and perhaps a bottle from a cellar. Your guide provides recommendations for purchases back home, including importers and online shops.
- 15:00 Farewell transfer A transfer to Dijon TGV station or an airport, Dole, Lyon or Geneva, by arrangement. Your guide’s farewell gift: a map marking the vineyards visited, a list of the wines tasted and contact details for every domaine for future orders.
- 16:00 Flight/departure Leave Burgundy with a wealth of impressions and knowledge, and probably a few bottles in your suitcase. Until we meet again in the next region!
EXPERIENCES
What awaits you on this journey
GASTRONOMY
Burgundy to taste as well as drink
Every address has been personally selected. Only places where the cooking speaks to Burgundian wine.
VALUE
Why this tour is worth the price
Burgundy is one of the most complicated regions to plan independently. Someone who lives in France and knows the region from within.
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A small-scale experience
A small group or a private tour: your pace and your interests.
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Places that are difficult to find on your own
Private domaines and tastings are almost impossible without the right contacts.
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A balance of wine, gastronomy and logistics
Transfers, reservations and the itinerary are all planned in advance.
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A thoughtful, unhurried pace
Two or three meaningful places each day rather than ticks in a guidebook.
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Guidance grounded in an understanding of the region
Someone who lives in France and knows the region from the inside.
What the tour includes
What is included
Included
- Transfers between locations
- Tastings at private domaines (2–3 per day)
- A personally designed itinerary tailored to your wishes
- All domaine and restaurant bookings
- Accompaniment by a sommelier guide
- Gastronomic lunches and dinners
- Visit to the Hospices de Beaune
- Tasting notes
- Flights and international transfers
Not included
- Accommodation (selected on request)
- Personal expenses and wine purchases
- Additional tastings outside the programme
- Travel insurance
Tour on request
from €1,100 per day
Per group per day. Accommodation is not included. The price is calculated for your dates and group.
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Your guide
Your guide to Burgundy
My name is Kirill, and I help travellers discover the authentic taste of France — its wine, gastronomy and culture. My work goes beyond excursions and tours: it is a deep immersion in a region’s atmosphere, getting to know its traditions, history and people.
I was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, but have lived in France since the age of 13. This country has become my second home and a true source of inspiration. For 25 years, I have studied its culture and wine regions, turning that knowledge into my profession.
My education underpins my professionalism:
- Graduate of École du vin de Bordeaux — one of the world’s most prestigious wine schools
- Holder of the WSET 3 certificate — an international standard of qualification in wines and spirits
- Member of the Association of Sommeliers of France, reflecting my commitment to high standards of wine service
25+years in France
15+years in tourism
500+guests
FLEXIBILITY
Can be adapted to you
‘Slow and contemplative, or full of experiences. More Grand Cru, or more Michelin.’
"No two tours are alike. Burgundy reveals something new every time." YOUR SOMMELIER-GUIDE We adapt the programme to your wishes before you buy your tickets. The autumn harvest or spring blossom: every season in Burgundy is special. A couple, family, group of friends or corporate trip. From maisons d'hôtes to boutique hotels in central Beaune.
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How booking works
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You send an enquiry
Complete the form or contact me directly.
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I clarify the details
I will get back to you within 24 hours.
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You receive a programme
A complete programme tailored to your request.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the main questions before booking.
Do I need to know about wine?
No. The tour is equally interesting for beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
What if I have no specific dates?
We discuss a suitable season and an approximate date range.
How many people?
Private format:1–4 people. Small group:4–8.
Romanée-Conti?
DRC does not welcome tourists, but we visit neighbouring legendary domaines.
Which season is best?
Every season is beautiful. Autumn brings the harvest, spring blossoms and winter firesides.
What does a typical day look like?
A morning market, a first tasting, lunch, a second tasting and dinner in the evening.
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