Route des Grands Crus Tours and Tickets
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Melissa_M, Sep 2024
Knowledge & fun!
Our Tour Joaquim (sp?)guide was so knowledgeable and fun to hang out with! We highly recommend a tour with him!
Lauren_C, Apr 2024
BEST DAY EVER, Book this
Extraordinary. Top notch experience & education, words literally cannot express how incredible this tour is. Stop looking elsewhere. Book immediately. Overwhelmingly beautiful wines & locations back to back. ***ANTONIN IS THE BEST, REQUEST HIM, he is brilliant and fun.*** We will remember this day for the rest of our lives. - LC
Danica_M, Oct 2023
Enjoyable day in Burgundy
Ivan is very knowledgeable and pleasant. He speaks English very well. We had a wonderful day in Burgundy.
KEVIN_G, Sep 2023
We had an amazing day...
We had an amazing day exploring Bourgogne wines with Johan. Started with seeing a family operation during harvest season and their facilities. The best part was their library of wine from years past. Then an exemplary lunch and wine pairing embodying the Bourgogne region followed by a final tasting allowing us to taste a full range of wines. Highly recommend this tour!
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The Route des Grands Crus will interest wine lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and Francophiles.
The route is marked by brown signposts showing clusters of grapes.
Allow between 2 to 4 days to follow the full route.
Many of the châteaux and wine cellars along the trail are not wheelchair accessible.
People Also Ask
What is the Route des Grands Crus, and where does it start and end?
The Route des Grands Crus is a famous wine route in Burgundy that links 37 winemaking villages in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune wine regions. The route starts south of Dijon and continues 37 miles (60 kilometers) to Santenay along National Route 74.
How long does it take to drive the entire Route des Grands Crus?
Although the 37-mile (60-kilometer) Route des Grands Crus takes about an hour to drive from start to finish, it passes dozens of wineries, wine cellars, and winemaking villages. You can enjoy two or more wine tastings on a day tour, but it’s best to plan two days or more for the entire route.
What are the famous wine appellations along the Route des Grands Crus?
The Route de Grands Crus runs through the northern part of the Côte d’Or wine region, namely the subregions of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, where many of Burgundy’s 84 Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée (AOCs) are. Famous appellations include Volnay, Meursault Premier Crus, or Montrachet Grand Crus.
Can visitors take guided tours along the Route des Grands Crus?
Yes. You can take many guided tours along the Route de Grands Crus, whether by private vehicle, bike, or in a classic French car. Popular tours include winery visits, guided wine tastings, wine masterclasses, or visits to the winemaking villages, combined with a scenic road trip through the vineyards.
What is the best time of year for wine enthusiasts to visit the Route des Grands Crus?
Summer (July-August) is the busiest and liveliest time for road-trippers and cyclists to explore the Route des Grands Crus. However, wine lovers should consider timing their visit for the fall wine harvest instead, when renowned events such as the Chablis Wine Festival (October) and Beaune Wine Auction (November) take place.
What are some notable wineries and châteaux to visit along the Route des Grands Crus?
Among the most notable wineries along the Route des Grands Crus are the Patriarche Cellars, Burgundy’s largest; Maison Champy, the region’s oldest wine house; and the famous wine estates of Château de Pommard, Château Meursault, and Domaine Henri de Villamont. The “capital of Burgundy wines,” Beaune, is also worth visiting.
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