Marc de Bourgogne tastings at the Cite des Climats ★ 4.0
10 by the glassBeaune
The Beaune Cite des Climats, where tastings reach beyond wine to Marc de Bourgogne and Fine de Bourgogne, the region's distilled specialties.
The list: The Beaune Cite des Climats programmes tastings that take in Marc de Bourgogne and Fine de Bourgogne, the region's pomace and wine eaux-de-vie, alongside the wines
Tip: Ask specifically about Marc de Bourgogne, the grape-pomace spirit distilled across the region; it is the local after-dinner pour few visitors seek out.
Louis Bouillot (Ratafia and Cremant) ★ 4.0
10 by the glassNuits-Saint-Georges
A Nuits-Saint-Georges Cremant house whose tastings include the fortified Ratafia de Bourgogne alongside its sparkling wines.
The list: A Nuits-Saint-Georges Cremant house whose cellar tastings include Ratafia de Bourgogne, the regional grape-must-and-spirit aperitif, alongside the sparkling range
Tip: Ratafia de Bourgogne is the region's sweet fortified aperitif; taste it beside the dry Cremant to see the two faces of the same house.
Cite des Climats et vins de Bourgogne, Beaune ★ 4.4
12 by the glassBeaune
The Beaune flagship of the Cite des Climats, with themed tasting workshops and a rooftop bar exploring the climats of Burgundy.
The list: The flagship Beaune visitor centre runs themed tasting workshops and evening events across the climats, from village wines to Grand Cru
Tip: Book a themed workshop rather than a walk-up tasting; the rooftop bar gives a view over Beaune with a glass in hand.
Sensation Vin ★ 4.1
12 by the glassBeaune
A central Beaune tasting room running guided Burgundy tastings, from introductory flights to Grand Cru comparisons.
The list: A central Beaune tasting room offering scheduled and late-afternoon guided Burgundy tastings, from introductory flights to Grand Cru comparisons
Tip: Good for a structured late-afternoon tasting before dinner; sessions are bookable and pitched to all levels.
Cite des Climats et vins de Bourgogne, Chablis ★ 4.2
10 by the glassChablis
The Chablis site of the Cite des Climats, with guided tastings of the appellation's Chardonnay tiers from Petit Chablis to Grand Cru.
The list: The Chablis arm of the Cite des Climats runs guided tastings and workshops focused on the appellation's Chardonnay tiers from Petit Chablis to Grand Cru
Tip: The ideal place to taste the full Chablis hierarchy in one sitting; book a workshop to compare the Grand Cru climats side by side.
Louis Bouillot, Grands Cremants de Bourgogne ★ 4.2
10 by the glassNuits-Saint-Georges
A Nuits-Saint-Georges Cremant de Bourgogne house with cellar tastings of traditional-method sparkling across the range.
The list: A dedicated Cremant de Bourgogne house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, with cellar tastings of traditional-method sparkling from blanc de blancs to vintage cuvees
Tip: The Perle range shows what traditional-method Burgundy can do; taste the blanc de noirs against the blanc de blancs to feel the Pinot-Chardonnay contrast.