About this tour
Spend four hours touring the acclaimed vineyards surrounding Beaune, visiting premier Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers across multiple appellations. Your knowledgeable guide drives you through prestigious Grand Cru sites in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at a working winery for a structured tasting of Burgundy wines. You'll also explore Beaune itself and its wine museum, gaining insight into the region's winemaking heritage.
Highlights
- Taste Chardonnays from Meursault, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet
- Visit Corton Grand Cru vineyards and their Pinot Noir producers
- Private cellar tasting of Burgundy wines with professional commentary
- Explore Beaune's town centre and medieval wine museum
- Climate-controlled transport between vineyard sites
What to expect
Your guide collects you and drives through rolling vineyard slopes, stopping to walk selected parcels and explain terroir, vintages and winemaking techniques. At the winery tasting, you'll sample several wines paired with technical notes about each appellation's character. Expect 2–3 hours of driving interspersed with short vineyard walks and museum time. The pace is leisurely; no rushed tastings or forced purchases. Bring water and comfortable shoes.
Good to know
Lunch is not included, so eat before or plan a café stop in Beaune. The route involves some light walking on vineyard tracks. All fitness levels welcome. Dress for changeable weather; Burgundy springs and autumns can be cool.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.