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3–5 days · suggested stay

Burgundy wine & terroir journey

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & the Climats

Golden autumn vines near Beaune, with the town in the background
Vineyard near Beaune.jpg · Balise42 · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo source ↗
Dates, tastings & practical details

Wine events near Burgundy.

Check each organiser for programme updates, ticket terms and venue details before planning travel.

Vineyards near Beaune in Burgundy
Burgundy vineyards near Beaune, France.jpg · Mark Gorzynski · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vineyard-region photo, not a documentary image of this event.Photo source ↗
24–25 October 2026 · Chablis

Chablis Wine Festival

Who it’s for
General public
Tasting
Producer tastings, village programme and local food; tasting access may require a glass/pass.
Prestige
Flagship appellation festival
For a visitor
Excellent autumn vineyard weekend; expect a busy village and book a bed early.
Booking
Festival entry is public; check tasting arrangements and reserve accommodation.
Golden autumn vines near Beaune, with the town in the background
Vineyard near Beaune.jpg · Balise42 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vineyard-region photo, not a documentary image of this event.Photo source ↗
13–15 November 2026 · Beaune

Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction Weekend

Who it’s for
Auction: wine trade / registered buyers; surrounding weekend: wine lovers and visitors
Tasting
Estate and cellar tastings, special cuvées, dinners and wine events around Beaune.
Prestige
Internationally prestigious charity auction; a major Burgundy calendar date
For a visitor
A strong way to experience Beaune at its liveliest; the auction itself is not a public tasting.
Booking
Book tastings and dinners; reserve accommodation and restaurants well ahead.

A focused route

Dijon → Beaune → Côte de Beaune villages

Compare a village wine with a named vineyard plot, visit the Hôtel-Dieu and pair a regional meal with local wines.

Getting around
Train to Dijon or Beaune. Book an organised vineyard outing or local transport for estate visits.

Suggested route only; not a bookable package. Estate visits often require appointments. For tastings, arrange a transfer or designate a driver.