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Tastevinage — a 3-day weekend in Burgundy

17–18 October. Vougeot, France. 110 min from the airport.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Vougeot

    Land at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Tastevinage

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Public ticket allocation is very limited — wines that pass receive the coveted Tastevinage label and can be found in Beaune wine shops the following week.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Burgundy

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

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One winery worth a detour

Domaine de la Bongran

WTG pick

A Burgundy rebel who makes Chardonnay on their own terms, far from the tourist trail of Beaune and Puligny.

Address
Quintaine, 71260 Viré, Burgundy, France
Appointment
required
Tasting price
Free tasting with tour
Website
Visit
Read the full Domaine de la Bongran guide →

Where to eat

Le Bistrot Lucien

€€

Cosy Beaune bistro with classic Burgundian dishes and local wines

Must try: Bœuf bourguignon

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Practical

Nearest airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)
Mid-range daily budget
~€250/day for two
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Public ticket allocation is very limited — wines that pass receive the coveted Tastevinage label and can be found in Beaune wine shops the following week.

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