Visiting Burgundy

Base Yourself In

- Beaune: Central, most options - Nuits-Saint-Georges: Quieter, good restaurants - Chablis: For focused exploration

Getting Around

- Car essential: Villages spread out - Bike possible: Route des Grands Crus bike path - Wine tours: Many excellent options

When to Visit

- Harvest (September): Exciting but busy - November: Les Trois Glorieuses wine festival - Spring: Vines budding, fewer tourists

Tasting Etiquette

- Appointments essential: Small domaines especially - Buy something: These are working farms - Respect private property: Don't wander vineyards