Route des Grands Crus
A roughly 60 km wine route running south from Dijon along the Côte d'Or to Santenay, linking 37 renowned villages and 33 Grand Cru vineyards. Burgundy's climats were inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2015.
This route was established in 1937 and roughly follows the D122 and D974 roads. The northern section, the Côte de Nuits, focuses on Pinot Noir reds such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The southern section, the Côte de Beaune, produces both red and white wines, including Pommard, Meursault and Montrachet. 'Terroir' refers to individual plots with clearly defined boundaries, and vineyards enclosed by stone walls are named 'Clos'. You can drive, cycle, or join half-day or full-day tasting tours departing from Dijon or Beaune. Many wineries require reservations, and many small wineries are not open to the public. Do not enter vineyards to pick grapes without permission. Drink-driving is strictly enforced, so it is best to have a driver or join a tour.
Opening hours
Open all day (winery by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Musée du Vin de Bourgogne
- Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, Beaune
- Marché aux Vins
- Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu)
- Moutarderie Fallot
- Château de Pommard
- Nuits-Saint-Georges
- Romanée-Conti