Burgundy, land of great wines
Burgundy is divided into a mosaic of climats (delimited plots of land), some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each domaine expresses a unique terroir.
5 must-see estates
1. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti - Vosne-Romanée
The most legendary estate in Burgundy. Their wines are among the most expensive in the world.
- To taste : La Tâche Grand Cru
- Terroir: Clay and limestone soils on the slopes of the Côte de Nuits
- Style: Pinot Noir of absolute finesse and complexity
Visits not open to the public - just look at the vines from the road
2. Domaine Leflaive - Puligny-Montrachet
The benchmark for white Chardonnay in Burgundy. Biodynamic certification since 1997.
- To taste: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru "Les Pucelles"
- Terroir: Kimmeridgian limestone in the Côte de Beaune
- Style: Mineral, taut Chardonnay with great length
3. Domaine Armand Rousseau - Gevrey-Chambertin
A must for lovers of terroir and ageing wines.
- To taste: Chambertin Grand Cru
- Soil: Deep clay-limestone
- Style: Powerful yet elegant, great ageing potential
4. Domaine Ramonet - Chassagne-Montrachet
A specialist in Côte de Beaune whites.
- To taste: Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
- Style: Rich and full-bodied, but always balanced by a fine minerality
5. Domaine Dujac - Morey-Saint-Denis
Founded in the 1960s, this estate revolutionised wine-making in Burgundy.
- To try: Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
- Style: Elegant, fragrant and beautifully fresh
Practical tips for visiting
- Book your visits several weeks in advance for the most popular estates
- Ideal period : October (grape harvest) or April-May (relative calm)
- The Route des Grands Crus links Dijon to Santenay in 60 km - ideal for cycling
- The Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune and its auctions (November) are not to be missed
