Wineries in Burgundy

The Burgundy wine region is located in the central-east part of France. The two closest airports to the northern part of Burgundy are Paris Orly (ORY), which is 170/200km away from most wineries, and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) that is 200/250km away.
If you want to start exploring wineries in Burgundy starting from Mâcon, you can lend at the Saint Exupéry Airport in Lyon (LYS) which is more or less 100km away, or at the Geneva International Airport (GVA) in Switzerland, 150/170km from the first wineries.
To reach most wineries it's better to rent a car once you arrive at the airport or get a train closer to the Burgundy wine region.

If you decide to visit wineries in Burgundy, you can drive along the Burgundy Wine Trail, a 220km route that starts in Chablis and ends in Mâcon (or vice versa). Midway, you will arrive in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy.

Here is some very detailed information about how to reach Beaune and wineries in Burgundy: A6, A31 direction Dijon and then Lille or Nancy; A38 towards Besançon or Basel.

- If you take the motorway A6 : exit numbers are 24.0 (Savigny-Lès-Beaune / Beaune-Saint-Nicolas) or n° 24.1 (Beaune-Centre / Beaune-Hospices).
- Chablis is 177km from Paris Orly airport and 220km from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, so if you decide to rent a car there, you need to drive southwards following the roads that lead to Dijon or Mâcon.
- If you arrive at the Geneva International Airport or in Saint Exupéry Airport in Lyon, drive towards Mâcon and then start discovering wineries in Burgundy.

The easiest way to travel to the wineries in Burgundy by train is to arrive in Dijon with a TGV from Paris, Mulhouse, or Lyon.

From Dijon central station, you can choose to get to four small stations in the Burgundy wine region: Beaune, Meursault (check for TER), Chagny or Santenay.
Another possibility is to take a train to Mâcon and then drive up to wineries in Burgundy.

The best season to visit wineries in Burgundy

Burgundy is an amazing wine region that is worth visiting all year round. However, the best period for visiting wineries in Burgundy could be autumn, just in time for harvest. Imagine visiting a winery and witnessing the stunning color of autumn leaves while winners pick up ripe and juicy grapes.
Spring is another great season to visit wineries in Burgundy mainly because of the weather. In spring, vines are just starting to grow their new leaves.

What are the wineries in Burgundy like?

Wineries in Burgundy can be very similar, but each one of them has its peculiarity and unique characteristics.
Here's what you can find:

• Family-owned wineries
• Sustainable wineries that grow their grapes using no fertilizers
• Wineries are located in historical buildings, mainly in antique châteaux
• Worldwide renowned wineries
• Wineries that mix old winemaking techniques with new technologies
• You will learn more about wineries in Burgundy by visiting them and listening to passionate winemakers.

The most common grape varieties and styles of wines produced in Burgundy

60% of the vineyards in the Burgundy wine region are planted in white grapes and the rest 30% in red grapes.
Wineries in Burgundy mainly produce Pinot Noir (62%), and Chardonnay (36%). Both grapes are originally from Burgundy and are the ultimate signature wines from this region. Another popular variety is Aligote, a delicate white variety from the Pinot family, and the fruity Gamay red grape.
Wineries in Burgundy produce very earthy and floral Pinot Noir, an absolute signature red wine in this region, and light-bodied White Burgundy Chardonnay.

Language tips for visiting wineries in Burgundy

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Burgundy:

These are the best wineries to visit in Burgundy:

• Domaines et Maison Famille Picard
• Château De La Greffière
• Château de Chamilly
• Domaine de L'Echelette

These wineries in Burgundy have restaurants:

• Domaine Laroche

These wineries in Burgundy have accommodation:

• Domaine Céline Et Frédéric Gueguen
• Prosper Maufoux
• Domaine Laroche

Most of the wineries in Burgundy are located in the wine regions in the countryside. The best way to prepare a visit to a winery in Burgundy is to book your visit in advance on our website.
For more information about ways of transportation check our guide above.

The best wineries to visit during your holiday or vacation to Burgundy are:

• Domaine Laroche
• Domaine Debray
• Domaine Gaillard
• Domaine du Chalet Pouilly

These wineries in Burgundy are open to the public with booking in advance:

• Château De La Greffière
• Prosper Maufoux
• Oenothèque Joseph Drouhin
• Maison Maurice Gavignet

This is our selection of small & boutique wineries in Burgundy that you can visit:

• Domaine Isabelle Lippe
• Maison Jaffelin
• Domaine du Chalet Pouilly
• Domaine R & P Bouley

These are the best family wineries in Burgundy that you can visit:

• Château De La Greffière
• Château de Pierreclos
• Domaine Debray
• Domaine de L'Echelette

Use our interactive Burgundy winery map to browse wineries near Dijon, Mâcon and Beaune.

Most wineries in the Burgundy wine region have reduced mobility access, activities for kids, and bus parking for groups. Also, many wineries also allow pets inside their cellars but check with the specific winery what's their policy.
Only a few wineries have a restaurant and a very limited number have hotel facilities. Chose the winery with the facilities you need on our page.
All the wineries in Burgundy are excellently organized to give visitors the best wine experience possible. Cellar tours are available, as well as the possibility to take part in wine tastings right at the winery.