What activities are available on the Côte de Nuits?

Explore the Clos de Vougeot cellars, cycle along the Voie des Vignes between Beaune and Marsannay , or wander through the vineyards with a local guide. For a spectacular view, try a hot-air balloon or helicopter flight: the Côte de Nuits from the sky is a grand cru in its own right.

Where to eat well on the Côte de Nuits?

From gourmet restaurants to wine inns, the villages of Gevrey-Chambertin , Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges offer gourmet experiences where local cuisine and wines are a perfect match. Some estates even offer an oeno-gastronomic formula, where you can taste the estate’s vintages at table.

What wines can you discover on the Côte de Nuits?

Pinot Noir reigns supreme here, producing deep, elegant and expressive reds. But there are also some rare whites, and even rarer rosés, notably at Marsannay. Each climate reveals a nuance, each estate an interpretation of the terroir.

What are the major events not to be missed?

Don’t miss Vignobles en Scène, the Fête du Vin Bourru in Nuits-Saint-Georges, or Le Mois des Climats. Three events where wine, music and conviviality come together in perfect harmony.

Why is the Côte de Nuits so famous?

Because it’s home to some of the world’s greatest red wines and thousands of years of winemaking history. With its legendary estates, authentic villages and sublime landscapes, the Côte de Nuits is the pure expression of Burgundy.

What is the Côte de Nuits?

The Côte de Nuits is a prestigious wine-growing region of Burgundy, located between Dijon and Beaune , known for its exceptional concentration of Pinot Noir red wines and the distinct terroir-based climats that have shaped the worldwide reputation of its Grands Crus.

What are the emblematic grands crus of the Côte de Nuits?

The Côte de Nuits is home to a host of prestigious Grands Crus, including Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Musigny, Richebourg and Clos de Vougeot, each expressing a unique interpretation of the Burgundy terroir.

Which wine villages to visit in the Côte de Nuits?

Among the must-visit villages, Gevrey-Chambertin , Vosne-Romanée , Chambolle-Musigny , Nuits-Saint-Georges , Morey-Saint-Denis and Vougeot offer tastings, estate visits and meetings with passionate winegrowers.

What is the winegrowing history of the Côte de Nuits?

Winegrowing in the Côte de Nuits goes back centuries, driven by terroirs shaped by geological movements and man, and nurtured by the heritage of monks and winegrowing families who structured the classification of climats from the Middle Ages onwards.

When should you visit the Côte de Nuits?

The Côte de Nuits can be visited all year round, but each season has its own appeal: spring for the light, summer for the green landscapes, autumn for the colours of the grape harvest and winter for a more intimate discovery of the winegrowing heritage.

©Agence Les Conteurs - Château du Clos de Vougeot in the Côte-d'Or

Côte de Nuits : where Burgundy turns red!

Welcome to the Côte de Nuits, the long ribbon of food and wine that links Dijon to Beaune and makes the red heart of Burgundy beat faster. Here, you’ll find UNESCO-listed climats, legendary estates, confidential cellars and villages where Pinot Noir is king. Every bend reveals a golden panorama, every tasting tells a story, every winemaker shares a contagious passion.
Ready to plunge into the realm of grands crus? On the Côte de Nuits, you don’t just visit a vineyard… you live a total experience, combining emotions, discoveries and the Burgundian art of living.

Côte de Nuits: the royal ruby of Burgundy Between grands crus, legendary estates and the art of living

On the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne, between Dijon and Beaune, via Nuits-Saint-Georges, lies the Côte de Nuits, the kingdom of Pinot Noir, legendary estates and exhilarating escapades. Here, every tasting becomes a tête-à-tête with the vineyard, every cellar tells a story, and every village embodies the Burgundian art of living. Ready to lift the veil on this jewel?

Discover the villages of the Côte de Nuits

Where does the name come from?

Why “Côte de Nuits“? The name comes from Nuits-Saint-Georges, the bastion and southern gateway to the vineyards. “Côte” refers to the wine-growing hillside facing east, “Nuits” to this emblematic village on the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne. Together, they form a poetic expression: that of a wine-growing ridge where the slope, the limestone and the morning light combine to give birth to exceptional wines.

The Côte de Nuits stretches over some fifteen of Burgundy’s most prestigious communes. Predominantly devoted to red wines, it produces Pinot Noir, its king, as well as some rare, elegant whites. Nine Grands Crus share the glory of Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. With the Vignobles & Découvertes label, the Côte de Nuits is an invitation to explore: visits, tours, open cellars, walks and passionate encounters.

A few anecdotes to share between two drinks

The Clos de Vougeot once belonged to the monks of Cîteaux before becoming the château of the Chevaliers du Tastevin.

The Grand Cru “La Grande Rue” in Vosne-Romanée covers just 1.65 hectares – hardly more than a football pitch!

Marsannay produces red, white and rosé wines – a rarity in the Côte de Nuits, where Pinot Noir is the dominant grape variety.

Château de Marsannay, owned by the Boisseaux family, was built in 1990. A “youngster” that illustrates the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

What you need to know about the Côte de Nuits

Imagine walking among the golden vines in autumn, smelling the fragrance of fermenting wine, listening to a winemaker tell the story of a plot of land. This is the Côte de Nuits: a place where wine is experienced, listened to and shared.

Tasting here means learning to read the vineyard like an open book: each climate has its own history, each terroir its own personality. The Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges appellations are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The estates, which are often family-run and sometimes confidential, open their doors by appointment. Some châteaux are only open to visitors at certain times of the year: a good reason to come back!

Estates in Côte de Nuits

Domaine Thevenot - Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne — ©The Storytellers

Events not to be missed

Vignobles en Scène: every autumn, the vineyards come alive with concerts, walks and open-air tastings.

Fête du Vin Bourru: on 18 and 19 October 2025, Nuits-Saint-Georges celebrates the arrival of new wine in a joyous and popular atmosphere.

Climats Month: in June and July, workshops, concerts and estate openings celebrate the Climats of Burgundy on the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.

The World Egg Meurette Championships, at the Château du Clos de Vougeot, every 2nd weekend in October, to learn all about poaching eggs and making a red wine sauce.

A unique sensory experience

On the Côte de Nuits, wine is more than just a beverage: it’s a language. The soil speaks, the climate whispers, and the glass translates the fragile harmony between man and nature. Each tasting is a revelation, each bottle a memory. Here, Burgundy is contemplated, breathed in and savoured – slowly, passionately.

FAQ

What activities are available on the Côte de Nuits?
Explore the Clos de Vougeot cellars, cycle along the Voie des Vignes between Beaune and Marsannay, or wander through the vineyards with a local guide. For a spectacular view, try a hot-air balloon or helicopter flight: the Côte de Nuits from the sky is a grand cru in its own right.
Where to eat well on the Côte de Nuits?
From gourmet restaurants to wine inns, the villages of Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges offer gourmet experiences where local cuisine and wines are a perfect match. Some estates even offer an oeno-gastronomic formula, where you can taste the estate’s vintages at table.
What wines can you discover on the Côte de Nuits?
Pinot Noir reigns supreme here, producing deep, elegant and expressive reds. But there are also some rare whites, and even rarer rosés, notably at Marsannay. Each climate reveals a nuance, each estate an interpretation of the terroir.
What are the major events not to be missed?
Don’t miss Vignobles en Scène, the Fête du Vin Bourru in Nuits-Saint-Georges, or Le Mois des Climats. Three events where wine, music and conviviality come together in perfect harmony.
Why is the Côte de Nuits so famous?
Because it’s home to some of the world’s greatest red wines and thousands of years of winemaking history. With its legendary estates, authentic villages and sublime landscapes, the Côte de Nuits is the pure expression of Burgundy.
What is the Côte de Nuits?
The Côte de Nuits is a prestigious wine-growing region of Burgundy, located between Dijon and Beaune, known for its exceptional concentration of Pinot Noir red wines and the distinct terroir-based climats that have shaped the worldwide reputation of its Grands Crus.
What are the emblematic grands crus of the Côte de Nuits?
The Côte de Nuits is home to a host of prestigious Grands Crus, including Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Musigny, Richebourg and Clos de Vougeot, each expressing a unique interpretation of the Burgundy terroir.
Which wine villages to visit in the Côte de Nuits?
Among the must-visit villages, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Morey-Saint-Denis and Vougeot offer tastings, estate visits and meetings with passionate winegrowers.
What is the winegrowing history of the Côte de Nuits?
Winegrowing in the Côte de Nuits goes back centuries, driven by terroirs shaped by geological movements and man, and nurtured by the heritage of monks and winegrowing families who structured the classification of climats from the Middle Ages onwards.
When should you visit the Côte de Nuits?
The Côte de Nuits can be visited all year round, but each season has its own appeal: spring for the light, summer for the green landscapes, autumn for the colours of the grape harvest and winter for a more intimate discovery of the winegrowing heritage.