This is a hidden gem! I found La Cave de l'Ange Gardien (or Guardian Angles) on this site (trip…read moreadvisor) and yelp as "the #1 things to do in Beaune". I did not know what to expect, but so glad we did it!! I sure agree now, that this is the #1 thing to do in Beaune!! A passionate, knowledgeable, and welcoming husband and wife team introduces you to Burgundy wine, about the region, how to read wine labels, "how to taste Burgundy wines", and food paring. The blind tasting was super fun!! It was the most interesting, educational and fun, eye-opening experience. This is not your typical "wine tasting." I recommend you do this first (when you arrive in Burgundy). The knowledge you'll gain from this tasting experience will benefit the rest of your wine trip in Beaune and Burgundy. We bought a few bottles and they waived the tasting fees, but I believe its only about $10-15, for 3-hour class. (For the value, that's a super bargain!). Reservation is highly recommended. I believe the only way to make a reservation is to call them directly. They speak English so it was super easy and hassle-free to make an appointment by phone.

This wine shop is everything you could hope for in Beaune. Even though we didn't have an appt and…read moreno one answered the phone my desire to take the very short walk away from the town center and visit was more than slightly rewarded!!! Pierre greeted us and after our incredible tasting and Pierre's wonderful wit we were very happy and quite grateful we made the effort. Just go!!

Wine tasting was very good. Great variety of wines and a…read moredecent value for money. Lovely front garden area and when you visit in October there are NO CROWDS which makes it quiet and pleasant. Staff were helpful explaining (in fluent English) the Cote de Beaune map, topography, and impact on the grapes. Swing by the Chateau Rochepot on your way out for a visit to another quaint location.

Like the unplanned bike trip for the day, we stopped by the Caveau de Puligny-Montrachet to get out…read moreof the sudden down pour of the early June afternoon. After bottles of Cremant de Burgourgne, a surprisingly tasty young 2009 Santenay, and a 2005 Premier Cru Nuits Saint Georges split between a half dozen Kiwis and the 3 soaked Americans (us), we didn't want to leave the wonderful people at the CPM! Stop by - you will NOT be disappointed! Sante!

If you have found your way to Wine Apart in Dijon, you are home free. My husband, and I were…read morestumbling through Dijon, not even looking for a wine shop. (We kinda gave up on them after being to so many). We happened upon this place. Thank god we did. The Owner of the shop Thomas Trucy, ushered us in like old friends. Little did we know, we would become nearly best friends by the time we left. Not only is he friendly, he speaks perfect English (wIthout making you feel like a tourist), he is witty, and very knowledgeable about his wines. His shop holds a great collection, anywhere from 12 Euros up to who knows, but he will never push you to buy something you wouldn't like, or just because it is super expensive. He asks you what you enjoy drinking first. Have you ever heard a french shop owner compare one of their inventory items to an Oregon Pinot? Not likely, but he did and he was right on the money of what we were looking for. His location is in the perfect parking spot for walking around Dijon as well. We went back the next day, just to tell him about the wine he recommended the day before, and the rest is history. We still talk overseas, and we plan on using him to get hard to find wines in the States to ship here. At least we can pretend we are in France when they arrive. Please visit his shop the next time you are near Dijon, you will not be disappointed!!!

Definitely worth visiting. The Buchard Pere and Fils tour takes you down to their cellar within the…read more400 year old fortress and you navigate through the maze that is now all stored with wine. You also step into the private cellar of the Henriot family who now owns Buchard and they have wine from the 1800s! It's a short tour for about 15 Euros plus a taste of six different wines (don't worry, you won't get drunk as the portion is pretty minuscule). The explanation is great and it's definitely better to go with a buddy because they make you choose between different wine and having a buddy would allow you to taste it all.

Again, the White Burgundies of France do not disappoint. The Beaune du Chateau Premiere Cru…read moredefinitely has the complexity of many of the wines of this region but is a lot more mellow/subtle. It's also one of the more affordable choices for the area, though Bouchard does make a series of higher end, Grand Cru wines. 4.25

La P'tite Cave is Fantastic!…read more We stopped in the Cave when in Beaune on vacation. We had read about this place on Trip Advisor and had to stop in. Stephanie was so sweet and extremely helpful. She spoke English well and was able to help us learn about the various wines of the region and what to look for in the wines. If in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in!

Great little wine shop. Stephanie is a wealth of knowledge for the local wine region.read more

My wife and I absolutely loved this place! We picked out a lot of Burgundy wine to bring back to…read morethe states for us to try and to gift to others. The man at the register was very nice. You could tell that he has worked there for quite some time! He also recommended the best white wines for us to take with us. We were worried that we might have too many bottles to take back but he had some pretty unique boxes for us to fit them in that were easy for us to pack. I recommend this place if you're ever in the area.

Walked in right after lunch. We were helped to great lengths with information and a tour of the…read moreland via maps and wine in the shop. Our budget was adhered to by the sales person. Definitely recommend this shop. Wide variety and selection inside to explore. Helpful with boxes and shipping for travel.

Five Star Evening!…read more It was a perfect evening in BEAUNE. June 21 was the longest day of the year and a cause for celebration in the city. Streets were shut down to traffic, bands were playing in nearly every square and we had a front row seat at this wine bar/Café. We were seated in the wine cellar, so it was a little cooler as well as a bit quieter than if we had been seated at an outside table. Let's start with a Wine. Their 50+ page wine list is outstanding. They were nine pages, just devoted to champagne and sparkling wine. What's more, our young server was more than qualified to help us with the list and to make recommendations. This was an anniversary celebration, so we began with champagne and charcuterie, and a couple of other starters. Later, we moved on to smaller sized mains that included salmon, chicken, and other delicious selections. Two chefs operating in about 2 m² did an impressive job of putting out food. We were able to linger over outstanding champagne and wines while having a wonderful light meal and a most wonderful evening. What a special celebration in Burgundy.

I will begin by addressing the 1 star review of this place. When you are in Europe, things move at…read morea different pace. So, get with the program The service here was excellent. This is a wine bar first and the wine list is like 50 pages long. So, if wine is your jam, this is the spot. Not only that, they seem to educate their wait staff to advise, not upsell. The young woman who served us was probably 22-25 years old and really understood how to explain expectations for each The food. First off, the charcuterie platter was the best I have even tasted. The truffle egg dish was amazing with the most amount of truffles I have ever experienced.

SETUP: 2012 France CAST: wife, brother and friends…read moreRANK: top! Why hasn't this place been reviewed?!? Of course you might miss it walking into the old town streets of Beaun -- but don't dare pass it up! First - it is the most affordable and least touristy place you'll find in this area. You will be fleeced and ensnarled in the touristy restaurants if you go further. So, STOP -- and have the la tartine and wine!

The French proprietor kindly & patiently assisted each of us US Americans with selecting Burgundy…read morewines by the glass. He provided a selection of 10 wines, 5 whites and 5 reds by the glass from which to choose. The wines available for purchase and shipping are vast and varied. Highly recommend this accessible and enjoyable wine experience across from the Hospice du Beaune.