At 1 Cour du Parlement de Bourgogne (GPS address: Place du General Leclerc), right in the heart of Beaune, the Oenothèque Joseph Drouhin Winery welcomes you in the beautiful cellar of the Duke of Burgundy's Parliament building.
The Drouhin winery and vineyard facility also offers a fascinating discovery -- Upon rendez-vous: a personalized promenade through the most ancient cellars of Beaune followed by the tasting of 6 emblematic wines from Maison Joseph Drouhin.
These historical cellars cover approximately 1 hectare in the historical centre of Beaune (between the Hospice de Beaune and Notre-Dame Church), having belonged to the Canons of Beaune, the Dukes of Burgundy and the Kings of France. You will also discover with amazing roman remnants which are nearly 2000 years old.
With 78 hectares (193 acres), the Joseph Drouhin Domaine is one of the largest estates in the region. It owns vineyards in all of Burgundy: Chablis (39 hectares - 96 acres), Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, (36 hectares - 89 acres), Côte Chalonnaise (3 hectares - 8 acres). It is comprised of a majority of Premier and Grand Crus, planted with the two Burgundian grape varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The Domaine was put together through the years, thanks to judicious purchases and agreements between families. Some vineyards are among the most famous in Burgundy, such as Clos des Mouches, Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, etc.
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Useful information:
- The Oenothèque Joseph Drouhin is open continuously from 9.30 am to 6 pm every day from Monday to Saturday included. Closed on Sundays.
- The visits are at fixed times and upon appointment only. Visits at 10.00 am ; 2.00 pm and 4 pm every day from Monday to Saturday included. Closed on Sundays. Click here to reserve a visit.
- For any other themed tasting or tailor-made event, please contact us here: oenotheque@drouhin.com
Personalized wine tours in the unique cellars of the Kings of France and the Dukes of Burgundy in the historical centre of Beaune.
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We will be in Beaune on Sept 29 for 3 days. We would love the Balade Tour we have heard about. How do we book it?
