When should you visit Château de Marsannay?

All year round, but spring and autumn offer particularly beautiful atmospheres: autumn harvest, soft light on the vines… Booking recommended for guided tastings.

What wines can you taste at Château de Marsannay?

Marsannay red wines are often fruity, elegant and sometimes rustic, but they are always appreciated. Whites and rosés are less frequent, but they are well-balanced. The estate also produces wines from the prestigious Climats of the Côte de Nuits .

What to do around Marsannay

Stroll through the vineyards of Marsannay, discover the village and enjoy a family hike in the hills. We continue on towards Gevrey-Chambertin, stopping off at village restaurants to enjoy the scenery on the hillsides.

Marsannay-la-Côtefirst steps in the vineyard

Marsannay-la-Côte

You arrive in Marsannay-la-Côte, a stone’s throw from Dijon, on the first slopes of the Côte de Nuits. This hillside community offers the perfect backdrop for wine and heritage lovers. Village life, cafés and bistros, narrow streets where you can lose yourself… everything invites you to relax, breathe and discover the terroir of the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne.

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The Marsannay appellation

At Marsannay-la-Côte, wine comes in all shapes and sizes. Red, white, rosé: here, the Côte de Nuits expresses itself without limits. On these clay-limestone soils, the wines find their balance between finesse, fruit and freshness.

Marsannay is the only village in the Côte de Nuits to produce all three colours. Its well-established Climats naturally pave the way for the rest of the adventure… that of the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne, which starts here and is just waiting for you.

Must-see attractions in Marsannay-la-Côte

©The Storytellers - Chateau De Marsannay

The Château de Marsannay estate extends over 40 hectares of vines to reveal the identity of each terroir. Here, you’ll find guided tours and tastings in the heart of the vineyards, vaulted cellars and educational opportunities to learn more about the Climats. The château welcomes you to its tasting cellar, its shop or its reception room… everything is there to make you feel good.

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You can book a guided tasting, discover the vaulted cellars, walk through the vines at sunrise or sunset, feel the wind in the leaves, watch the light change on the hillsides and the vines change colour with the seasons. You can buy a bottle of wine in the château shop, or take home some souvenirs. Food and wine pairings, advice from the pros on the Burgundy Grands Crus Route, and off you go for a picnic in the fresh air of the hillsides. At Marsannay, you can feel the passion for wine, but also for the place and the friendliness of its inhabitants.

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Caveau De Marsannay - Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne — ©Les Conteurs - Caveau De Marsannay

In Marsannay, the cellar is a must if you want to take the pulse of the vineyards. In this friendly setting, you can discover all the richness of the appellation: reds, whites and rosés, the unique signature of the Côte de Nuits. Taste, share and refine your palate. It’s an ideal place to stop and understand Marsannay, glass in hand, before continuing on the Burgundy Grands Crus Route.

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FAQ - Marsannay-la-Côte

When should you visit Château de Marsannay?
All year round, but spring and autumn offer particularly beautiful atmospheres: autumn harvest, soft light on the vines… Booking recommended for guided tastings.
What wines can you taste at Château de Marsannay?
Marsannay red wines are often fruity, elegant and sometimes rustic, but they are always appreciated. Whites and rosés are less frequent, but they are well-balanced. The estate also produces wines from the prestigious Climats of the Côte de Nuits.
What to do around Marsannay
Stroll through the vineyards of Marsannay, discover the village and enjoy a family hike in the hills. We continue on towards Gevrey-Chambertin, stopping off at village restaurants to enjoy the scenery on the hillsides.

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