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Six-wine cellar tasting in central Dijon
Six Burgundy wines in a cellar under a hotel, explained in plain terms by a host who clearly loves the work. Not one to pass over.
Judy · Couple · August 2026
Dijon Wine Tasting at La Cave du Palais: Six Wines in a Vaulted Cellar
Central Dijon6 wines in a cellarMax 8 guests
The session to book if you have an evening, not a day. You walk five minutes from Place de la République to the Hôtel du Palais and go down into its vaulted cellar. Over 90 minutes a host pours six wines, from a regional appellation up to a Grand Cru, and explains each climat and vintage as you taste.
Six wines from regional to Grand Cru in 90 minutes
Central Dijon, no transport
The cellar is in the Hôtel du Palais, five minutes' walk from Place de la République.
Six wines, four levels
A regional appellation first, a Grand Cru last, poured in order so you taste the climb.
A host who talks you through it
Live commentary on climats and vintages, in French and English.
Eight guests at most
Small enough that every question gets its answer before the next glass.
4.8 from 460 reviews
Travellers single out the host's knowledge and the order of the wines.
The vaulted cellar under the Hôtel du Palais
Most wine in Dijon is sold to you standing up. This session sits you down. La Cave du Palais is a vaulted cellar beneath the Hôtel du Palais, in the city centre, and the whole 90 minutes happens at the table below ground. You need no car, no train and no early start, which is why so many people book it for the evening they arrive.
The host pours six wines, and the order is the lesson. You start with a regional appellation, the broadest name a Burgundy label can carry, and climb through the levels to a Grand Cru, the narrowest. Between glasses the host explains the climats, the marked plots the wines are named after, and why the year on the bottle changes what is in it. Travellers who arrive knowing nothing about Burgundy leave able to read a wine list.
One traveller's host moved between English and French so a mixed group could follow, and took every question. Another found themselves the only two guests and had the cellar to themselves. Still comparing Dijon Wine tickets? Every fare in the city and on the Côte sits side by side, with what each one pours.
What 90 minutes covers, and what it doesn't
It covers the system. By the sixth glass you have tasted the four levels that the BIVB, Burgundy's wine board, uses to rank 84 appellations, from the 7 regional ones to the 33 Grands Crus. You know what "Village" and "Premier Cru" mean on a label, and you have a Grand Cru to compare everything else against.
It does not cover the vineyards. You never leave the city, and you see no vines. If you want the slope, the villages and a domain's own cellar, you need a half-day or a full day on the Côte. Many people do both: this session on the first evening, then the full day from Place Darcy the next morning. Extra tastings are on sale in the cellar after the session, at your own cost.
How your 90 minutes run
- Arrive at the Hôtel du Palais. Five minutes' walk from Place de la République, in the city centre.
- Down into the vaulted cellar. You are seated for the whole session.
- Regional and Village wines. The broad names first, so you have a baseline.
- Premier Cru and Grand Cru. The narrower climats, poured last.
- Climats and vintages explained. The host takes your questions as you taste.
- Extra tastings, if you want them. On sale afterwards; not in the fare.
Who this suits: an evening in Dijon with the labels explained
Book this if
You have an evening in Dijon, or a spare 90 minutes between trains, and want to understand Burgundy wine before you buy it or spend a day on the Côte. It suits couples, friends and solo travellers over 18, anyone without a car, and anyone who would rather sit than stand.
Book something else if
You want to see the vines: the full day on both côtes leaves Place Darcy at 9 am, and the four-hour Côte de Nuits morning costs $173. You want food with your wine: four wines and four cheeses opposite Saint-Bénigne costs $55. You want the lowest fare: five wines and a gougère at rue Berbisey costs $45. You are under 18 or do not drink: the Palais des Ducs tower is a short walk away. All the city's seated sessions are on wine tastings in Dijon.
What the fare covers and what it doesn't
In the fare
- 6 wine tastings, from regional to Grand Cru appellations
- Live commentary
Not in the fare
- Extra tastings
Finding the cellar at the Hôtel du Palais
The session takes place at La Cave du Palais, inside the Hôtel du Palais in central Dijon, five minutes' walk from Place de la République. There is no pickup: you walk there, and you walk back. Your booking shows the starting time for your date.
Your ticket is on your phone as soon as you book, so there is nothing to print. Arrive a few minutes early so you are seated when the first wine is poured.
Know before you go
- You must be 18 or over. Bring ID; the wine is served to adults only.
- Not for wheelchair users. The cellar is below ground and the listing rules it out.
- Not for pregnant travellers. The operator lists it as unsuitable.
- Eat something first. The fare is six wines, not a meal.
- Extra glasses cost extra. Further tastings are on sale after the session.
- No pets. Animals are not allowed in the cellar.
What travellers say about the six wines
★★★★★
Six-wine cellar tasting in central Dijon
Generous pours, and the host moved between English and French so the whole mixed group could follow, and took every question.
Chantel · Couple · September 2026
★★★★★
Six-wine cellar tasting in central Dijon
Six wines and a good talk about the region. The Grand Cru was the best of them; we took home a cheaper white instead.
Ineke · Couple · July 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is this a vineyard tour?
No. The whole session is seated in a cellar in central Dijon, and you see no vines. For the vineyards, the full day on both côtes leaves Place Darcy at 9 am.
How many wines do you taste?
Six, from a regional appellation up to a Grand Cru. Extra tastings are on sale afterwards, at your own cost.
Is it in English?
The host speaks French and English. One traveller's host moved between the two so a mixed group could follow.
Can children come?
No. The session is for over-18s only, and it is not suitable for pregnant travellers.
How long does it last?
Ninety minutes, seated. It fits an evening, or a gap before a train.
What if I cancel?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead. You can also reserve now and pay later.
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