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Nuit des Grands Crus: Trip Planning Guide

Beaune, France

October
When
€200–€400
Entry
4 days
Suggested trip
Lyon-Saint
Nearest airport

Going to Nuit des Grands Crus?

Burgundy's grandest evening tasting, held annually in Beaune, where producers from across the Côte d'Or present their Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines. The event brings together Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Leroy, Rousseau, and other legendary estates in a single evening session — an almost unparalleled tasting opportunity.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).
2
Festival (1 day)
October, typically linked to Grands Jours de Bourgogne or standalone. Best for collectors and trade-professionals.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Burgundy has 420 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
Insider tip

Tickets are extremely limited and sell primarily through wine merchants and the Burgundy press — connect with a specialist wine retailer to access invitations.

About Burgundy

Burgundy (Bourgogne) is the spiritual home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay — and arguably the most complex wine region on earth. A mosaic of tiny appellations (called "crus"), each expressing the minutest differences in soil and slope.

Read the full Burgundy wine region guide →

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Festival info: www.burgundy-report.com