Ladoix-SerrignyYou look up and the hill of Corton stands proudly in front of you, like a natural crown of vines and leafy trees. Below, the winegrowers’ houses and estates breathe hospitality, ready to welcome travellers along the main shopping street. Here, full-bodied red wines and elegant whites make the reputation of the appellation. Each parcel of vines is a little treasure: that’s the spirit of the Climats de Bourgogne.
Corton hillIf you’re a fan of old buildings, there’s plenty to do here! Between the Romanesque church of St Marcel, built in the 12th century, where you can admire magnificent marble altars and a superb stained-glass Pieta window, and Notre Dame du chemin, which for a thousand years has watched over Ladoix and particularly over expectant mothers (including the duchesses of Burgundy! ), rising to the top of a hill, not forgetting the Château de Serrigny built in the 18th century and its beautiful 7-hectare English-style park… there’s never a dull moment in Ladoix! And of course, at the heart of the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne, here in Ladoix-Serrigny, no fewer than 12 winegrowers open their doors and their bottles to you!
The village of Ladoix-Serrigny exudes generosity and conviviality, as evidenced by the Gourmet Walk organised every year on the first weekend in July, an opportunity to discover the village’s winegrowers and their wines. No fewer than 3,000 people come to walk, taste and share in this hospitality!
Ladoix-Serrigny is a wine-growing village in the Côte de Beaune, situated at the foot of the Corton hill between Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses. It forms an integral part of the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne and is set in an exceptional wine-growing landscape.
The village is renowned for the diversity of its wines and the richness of its terroirs. Ladoix-Serrigny benefits from the direct influence of the Butte de Corton, which gives its wines great complexity, both red and white.
The Ladoix appellation produces red wines from Pinot Noir and white wines from Chardonnay. The village also shares a number of prestigious grands crus from the Corton hilltop, including Corton and Corton-Charlemagne.
Yes, several Ladoix-Serrigny wineries welcome visitors for tastings and cellar tours, usually by prior arrangement. These events provide an opportunity to discover Burgundy wines and the work of the winemakers.
Discover Ladoix-Serrigny by strolling through the vineyards, hiking, cycling and wine-tasting. The village also offers beautiful views over the Côte de Beaune and the Corton hilltop.
Yes, the village lies directly at the foot of the Corton hill. This proximity makes it easier to understand the influence of relief and climates on Côte de Beaune wines.
Ladoix-Serrigny can be visited all year round. Spring and summer are ideal for enjoying the scenery, while autumn, during the grape harvest, offers a particularly authentic atmosphere.
