Burgundy wines have been famous for nearly 2000 years.

A combination of climate, geology, soil, grape varieties, and centuries upon centuries of wine-making expertise have given these wines a well-deserved reputation for excellence.

Ready to be picked!

Millions of visitors come each year to tour Burgundy's vineyards by car, bus, bicycle or on foot, to admire its traditional villages, and to sample the vintages.

You can explore Burgundy's wines through excursions from Beaune or Dijon. Popular day trips include the Route des Grands Crus, the Côte de Nuits, and the Côte de Beaune.

Some individual towns/villages to visit include Nuits-St-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin, Mâcon, and Pouilly-Fuissé. The Clos de Vougeot, today a museum focused on wine making, is also fascinating.

Burgundy's halo of fame and press of visitors means that wine is no bargain here. In fact, you may find lower prices elsewhere for Burgundy wines—but then you won't have the pleasure of tasting Burgundy's wines in situ.

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