The regions of Burgundy, from north to south
Winegrowing Burgundy stretches 230 km along five vineyards to visit. The town of Chablis opens the route in the north, famous for its steely white Burgundy grown on Kimmeridgian soil. South of Dijon begins the Côte d'Or: first the Côte de Nuits, home to the region's most sought-after red appellation villages, then the Côte de Beaune, where whites like Meursault reach world fame. The Côte Chalonnaise (Mercurey, Rully, Givry) offers the same terroir logic at friendlier prices, before the Mâconnais closes the journey near Beaujolais, where Gamay takes over from Pinot Noir. For the full story of each area, see our complete guide to the Burgundy wine region.
From village wines to Grands Crus: what you'll taste
Burgundy wine has been classified plot by plot since the Dukes of Burgundy — monks were already mapping the best vines in the 9th century. The hierarchy climbs from regional Bourgogne to village wines, then Premier Cru, and finally 33 Grands Crus concentrated along the Côte d'Or. Most tastings walk you through that ladder glass by glass, which is the fastest way to feel what a cru vineyard changes — and why a single hillside produces both an approachable village bottle and some of the world's most expensive wines. Many estates now farm their historic clos organically or biodynamic, and sparkling lovers get their share too: Crémant de Bourgogne, made with the same method as Champagne, is poured across the whole region.
Book your Burgundy wine tasting in a few clicks
The wineries to visit in Burgundy listed above welcome you in a family tasting room, where the winemaker pours 4 to 6 wines from €10-25 — often with a guided tour of the cellars or a walk into a Grand Cru vineyard included. Prefer to leave the driving to someone else? Hiring a local guide along the Route des Grands Crus links several estates between Dijon and Beaune in a single day or a private tour. Every reservation for wine tasting on Winalist is confirmed directly by the estate, with best price guaranteed, transparent pricing and free cancellation: pick a date, book in two clicks, and show up thirsty — from a €10 discovery flight in Chablis to a full tour of Burgundy among the vines of the Côte d'Or.
