Burgundy: The Grand Crus Road
From Dijon to Santenay, 60 km through the world's most prestigious vineyards.
Three days on Burgundy's Route des Grands Crus, nicknamed the "Champs-Élysées of Burgundy". From Dijon to Beaune, the route crosses villages with legendary names — Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Pommard — where every plot, or "climat", is UNESCO-listed. It's an insider's journey of cellar tastings, dry-stone walls and vineyards stretching to the horizon. Book tastings at the estates, often by appointment, and nominate a sober driver. September's harvest brings a unique atmosphere but heavy crowds; spring is quieter. Beaune and its Hospices, a Gothic gem, deserve a half-day of their own.
Practical info
- Stops
- 6
- Duration
- 3 days
- Transport
- 🚗 Car
- Distance
- ≈ 40 km
- Best time
- Autumn
Itinerary
- 1
Dijon
Capitale des Ducs, moutarde et marché couvert.
- 2
Gevrey-Chambertin
Premier grand cru de la Côte de Nuits.
- 3
Vougeot
Clos de Vougeot, siège de la Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
- 4
Beaune
Hospices et vente aux enchères mythique, capitale des vins de Bourgogne.
- 5
Pommard
Grands vins rouges puissants, château et caves historiques.
- 6
Meursault
Blancs d'exception, village de la Paulée et caves souterraines.
