Château du Clos de Vougeot
A vineyard château built by Cistercian monks, standing within the 50-hectare walled Clos de Vougeot. Its giant medieval wine presses are impressive, and it is the headquarters of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
Cistercian monks cultivated the Clos de Vougeot in the 12th century and built a winery there. A Renaissance-style château was added in the 16th century. Today the vineyard is divided among about 80 owners, while the château belongs to the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, which holds grand banquets here every year. Visitors can see four huge medieval wooden wine presses, the monks' great cellar, and a film about the Cistercians and the terroir. Chinese audio guides are available. Admission is about 9–10 euros, and a visit takes about one hour. The château lies along the D974, about 17 km south of Dijon, and the surroundings offer excellent views over the vineyards.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:30 (shorter in winter; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Romanée-Conti
- Nuits-Saint-Georges
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Route des Grands Crus
- Lac Kir
- Well of Moses (Chartreuse de Champmol)
- Cité internationale de la gastronomie et du vin
- Musée de la Vie bourguignonne