Gevrey-Chambertin
A famous village on the Côte de Nuits with nine grand cru vineyards. Chambertin is said to have been Napoleon's favorite wine, and the village château offers cellar tours by reservation.
Gevrey-Chambertin lies about 12 km from Dijon and is the first major village along the Route des Grands Crus. It has more grand cru vineyards than any other village in the Côte d'Or, most famously Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze. The Château de Gevrey, built in the 13th century by Cluniac monks, offers tours of its vaulted cellars and tastings by reservation. Many wineries in the village have tasting rooms, and there are wine shops where you can sample several bottles at once. You can reach the village from Dijon by regional train in about 15 minutes, or by bike along the vineyard paths.
Opening hours
Open all day (castle and winery require booking)
Nearby sights
- Château du Clos de Vougeot
- Romanée-Conti
- Nuits-Saint-Georges
- Lac Kir
- Well of Moses (Chartreuse de Champmol)
- Cité internationale de la gastronomie et du vin
- Musée de la Vie bourguignonne
- Dijon Cathedral (Saint-Bénigne)