Created in 2007, Clos de Bourgogne is described both as a cellar where you can buy wine and a domain that hosts a wide variety of wine-themed activities. Every taste is catered for as you set out to explore the vineyard!

Sandrine and André Lanaud are genuine enthusiasts, two wine and vine experts who welcome all guests – newbies and aficionados alike – with gusto. The estate is situated in Gevrey-Chambertin, a famous small market town boasting nine Grands Crus and 26 Premier Crus. It also serves as the starting point for numerous visits through the countryside and the wine-growing heritage of the famous wines route of Bourgogne.

The bike rides or walks that Sandrine leads through the vineyards are an ideal opportunity to learn how to "interpret" the landscape. At the same time, you can take a close look at the "climats" (parcels of vines) inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the terroirs and grape varieties that are so characteristic of the region’s prestigious vineyards. Some excursions even include a tour of the fermentation rooms and cellars of an estate in the company of the winemaker. These trips are a moment to be enjoyed together as you immerse yourselves completely in the world of wine, rounded off by a guided tasting of several cuvées where you will learn the tiniest details about the history of the finest vintages.

There are other fun events and activities where beginners can learn about the art of tasting and serving wine. After a recap about a few of the rudiments of oenology, it’s time for some sensory activities that call on the eye, nose and – above all – the palate so you can fully appreciate the colours, aromas and different notes of the wines presented. Once the workshops are over, food and wine pairings are served around platters of aperitifs.

As well as organising tours, Clos de Bourgogne is committed to providing an outstanding showcase for the best wines from the region and beyond. The cellar boasts a selection of nearly 300 wines for sale that have been meticulously selected from 150 estates with a genuine preference for organic and environmentally-friendly wines.

The Gevrey-Chambertin Nuits-Saint-Georges Tourist Office won the “Outstanding Offer” of the Wine Tourism Trophies 2022 in the “Promotion of a Terroir” category – and for good reason: it is overflowing with ideas for showcasing Burgundy!

First of all, it offers visitors an educational approach to the job of piece-worker before giving the brave of heart the chance to continue their tour of the terroir by bicycle or power-assisted electric scooter along the 90 kilometres of vine trail – the Voie des Vignes – which also includes seven train stations.

In 2020, the Tourist Office opened the Halle Chambertin, which is now an unmissable stopover for wine tourism in the region with its tasting area and interactive modules taking visitors on a journey to the heart of the local wine story.

And of course, the Tourist Office organises the famous Gevrey Wine Food & Music festival, a must-visit annual event in the village. Over the course of a weekend, the region’s winegrowers and leading chefs do honour to Burgundian gastronomy before a concert rounds off the show.

Domaine Chanzy in Bouzeron is firmly established as one of Bourgogne’s must-see wine estates thanks to its 80 hectares of vines growing over the three Bourgogne hillsides, together with its cellar, Maison Chanzy.

The Chanzy estate, which boasts High Environmental Value certification, endeavours to cultivate its grapes with respect for the different terroirs that flourish on its land. The attention and care given to the soil elevates the three iconic grape varieties that have made the region’s great wines so famous: aligoté, chardonnay and pinot noir. These gems glow with good health thanks to a production process that brings together around 30 appellations, especially Grands Crus.

The talented team that works in the peace and quiet of the rows of vines and in the privacy of the cellars is driven by a passion rooted in the most authentic traditions. Pushing open the doors of Domaine Chanzy is like immersing yourself in a remarkable heritage and unique know-how where you can soak up every aspect of the very finest Bourgogne wines.

The daily life of the winegrowers and the diversity of the appellations are revealed on a tour of the vines, vat houses and cellars. From receiving the harvest to aging the wines, every stage of the viticulture process is presented to explain the specificities of the vineyard to inquisitive visitors. A tasting concludes each discovery tour so that you can appreciate all the subtleties and nuances of the different grape varieties grown on the historic site.

In Puligny-Montrachet, another adventure awaits wine lovers at Maison Chanzy. This tasting cellar offers a wide range of wines produced on the estate. The magnificent, white-stone building is much more than a wine bar: it is also a place where you can learn the rudiments of wine, with thematic events on the world of Bourgogne organised on a daily basis.

On the estate as in the cellar, there’s no doubt that the overall experience means you can enjoy a wonderfully time based around wines that will take you on a thrilling journey.

Domaine Brigand can be found in the Châtillonnais region, the land par excellence of crémants de Bourgogne. The estate has established itself here as the custodian of a universal, spirited wine-growing heritage that it is keen to share with as many people as possible.

The Brigand family have been growing wine in environmentally-friendly fashion for four generations on the sun-kissed hillsides of the charming village of Massingy. These passionate artisan winegrowers, so proud of their AOC crémants, strive to pass on their know-how to the general public via the educational and family visitor centre set up in the heart of their vineyard. In the Ampélopsis Wine Centre visitors can plunge into the world of vines and wines thanks to an interactive museography.

Stretching over 2000 m2, this outstanding site is home to no less than 14 thematic spaces. In the museum section, an extensive collection of viticultural tools and objects traces the history of wine. A series of rooms then presents a selection of audiovisual and sensory activities based on the special characteristics of the winegrowing profession. A scenographic show highlighting the local star – Crémant de Bourgogne – is even organised in the Cirque de Vigne en Bulle, a fantasy land of bubbles! The tour finishes with a wine tasting for adults, while the young ones can enjoy a selection of grape juices.

You can delve deeper into the adventure in the Ampélos Workshops, where you’ll continue the experience of the permanent tour. An excursion into the oldest plot in Châtillonnais will teach you about the ecosystem of the vines, while a fun sensory activity introduces visitors to the process for making sparkling wines. Last but not least, a tour of the wine regions of France awaits you in the magnificent Jardin de Bacchus where there are 120 grape varieties on display.

In the summer months, Domaine Brigand also organises Les Nuits Bulleuses evenings where you can discover the illuminated Jardin de Bacchus and taste local products… just right for filling up on sensations that go with a fizz!

The Domaine Alain Geoffroy in Beine, near Chablis, is an unmissable stopover for anyone who loves a good Chardonnay, especially Chablis wines with their worldwide reputation.

“In the Gavignet family, you ask for Philippe, the father; Benoit, the son; and Élodie, the daughter”. Winegrowers by vocation and desire for five generations, every day they all count how lucky they are to work together thanks to the magnificent heritage left to them by their ancestors.

The vineyard, which extends over 14 hectares, includes 16 appellations – red, white and rosé – all located in the commune of Nuits-St-Georges and Les Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. Everyone on the estate makes their own contribution to putting the wines produced here on the map and preparing for the future. Like a child whom a family sees growing and flourishing, the Gavignets pamper their vines so they can obtain high-quality grapes that reflect the local terroir to the full, and every stage of the process also respects the very precise terms of reference.

To begin with, the grapes are harvested by hand by the estate’s team of loyal harvesters before passing first onto a vibrating table and then a sorting table. Last of all, a deseeder separates the seeds from the berries. Now it’s time for vinification, which starts with a cold maceration in stainless steel vats before the aging phase in French oak barrels for 10 to 18 months, part of which is in new barrels. The winegrowers make sure that the tannins in the barrel do not overwhelm the aromas of the wine. Finally, bottling is carried out in situ based on the lunar calendar, as is the date chosen for the harvest.

The winegrowers have followed an integrated approach to pest control since 2000, only applying phytosanitary treatments to the vines when a disease threatens to damage the grapes and, ultimately, the wine. They are very sensitive to respecting the environment and using resources, and – of course – they think about their own health and that of their consumers. Above all, however, the family is keen to safeguard the richness of their terroir, where the Pinot Noir is expressed to perfection. Their growing commitment to responsible viticulture also means the family has obtained High Environmental Value level 3 certification since the 2019 vintage.

The Gavignets are eager to share their enthusiasm and showcase their wine: the family opens

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