07 July 2026
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The MICHELIN Guide has chosen the historic Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy – now home to Dijon City Hall – as the setting to unveil the first-ever 2026 MICHELIN grape Selection.
A benchmark for wine lovers around the world, Burgundy is the land where the modern concept of terroir was born and has been refined for centuries. The region embodies an intimate, deeply rooted approach to winemaking and heritage. Its family-owned, human-scale estates reflect a tradition of precision and care passed down from generation to generation, from the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune to the Côte Chalonnaise. This history and identity are shaped by two grape varieties that achieve their purest expression here: chardonnay and pinot noir, which have brought Burgundy worldwide renown.
In this inaugural edition, Burgundy boasts nine estates awarded Three MICHELIN grapes, 20 awarded Two MICHELIN grapes, 33 awarded One MICHELIN grape and 32 Selected estates.
Revealed last December, the MICHELIN grape is a natural extension of the Guide's field of expertise beyond restaurants and hotels, turning its discerning eye to wine estates around the world. To establish these recommendations, the MICHELIN Guide assembled an international team of specialists who work collectively and independently. The new distinction assesses each estate's excellence according to five universal criteria applied consistently across all wine regions worldwide: quality of agronomy, technical mastery, identity, balance and consistency.
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Nine Wine Estates Awarded Three MICHELIN grapes
The highest distinction in the Selection, Three MICHELIN grapes highlight exceptional producers whose wines can be approached with complete confidence, regardless of the vintage. The outstanding estates of this inaugural edition are located across the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, reaffirming the status of these two slopes as Burgundy's ultimate touchstone territories.Côte de Nuits
The Côte de Nuits places five estates among the highest distinction of this inaugural edition, spanning Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis.Founded in 2003, Domaine Cécile Tremblay (Morey-Saint-Denis) is one of the very few entirely new estates to emerge in the Côte de Nuits. Yet in less than 20 years, it has emerged as onf of Burgundy's most highly regarded addresses. The great-niece of Henri Jayer, Cécile Tremblay has developed a style entirely her own: organic viticulture, long and cool macerations, gentle extraction and powder-fine tannins. The wines, primarily grown in Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin, are distinctive for their aromatic purity, silky texture and complexity. A rare signature built vintage after vintage through unwavering standards.
In Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Dugat-Py produces wines in extremely limited quantities from very low-yielding vineyards, resulting in concentrated wines made for long-term ageing. Produced from very old massal-selection vines grown biodynamically, they are crafted following a traditional approach, with whole-cluster fermentation, extended macerations and barrel ageing under the guidance first of Bernard Dugat and now Loïc Dugat. While historically powerful and densely structured, the estate's style has become more refined since 2015 without sacrificing its intensity.
Meanwhile Domaine Roumier in Chambolle-Musigny, founded in 1924 by Georges Roumier – a highly respected winegrower and pioneer of estate bottling – has established itself as one of the Côte de Nuits' essential reference points over successive generations. Until recently it was under the direction of Christophe Roumier, one of the region’s longstanding leaders, but he has now handed the reins to his nephews.
The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti covers no fewer than 28 hectares, almost all of which are classified as Grands Crus, making it Burgundy’s largest owner of Grand Cru vineyards. The exceptional quality of the estate’s terroirs and pinot noir vine stock, combined with low yields and a distinctive, traditional approach to winemaking, gives Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines their distinctive style, remarkable intensity and unrivalled ageing potential.
A legendary figure in Burgundy, Lalou Bize-Leroy brings this Côte de Nuits selection to a remarkable close with Domaine Leroy located in Vosne-Romanée, but her expertise also extends into the Côte de Beaune with Domaine d'Auvenay in Saint-Romain. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture guided by uncompromising standards, she is the only winegrower to place two estates in this inaugural selection of Three MICHELIN grapes.
Côte de Beaune
The Côte de Beaune brings together four outstanding estates, from Meursault to Volnay, as well as Saint-Aubin and Saint-Romain.Lalou Bize-Leroy has made Domaine d’Auvenay (Saint-Romain) one of the most singular and profound expressions of Burgundy. Consisting of just four hectares cultivated biodynamically with absolute precision – late and short pruning, extremely low yields and meticulously hand-sorted harvests – these wines, both white and red, achieve a remarkable density and complexity suitable for very long-term ageing.
In Meursault, Domaine Coche-Dury represents another pure expression of excellence. Founded in the 1920s by Léon Coche, it has spanned four generations to become one of the reference points of the Côte d’Or. It was Jean-François Coche who forged its modern legend, establishing a style that combines power, precision and exceptional longevity. Since 2010, his son Raphaël has carried forward this legacy with the same uncompromising standards, subtly making his mark in the form of greater finesse and terroir transparency. Across some 12 hectares, the estate produces exceptional white wines – from Premier Crus Perrières, Genevrières and Caillerets to Corton-Charlemagne – renowned for their chiseled acidity, intensity and extraordinary ageing potential.
In Volnay, Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley have made their family estate of around 10 hectares one of the most respected addresses in the Côte de Beaune. Careful vineyard work, modest yields and a strong commitment to vine health guide every decision, with a constant focus on allowing each parcel to express its full potential. The wines are supple yet powerful, built around fine, powdery tannins and remarkable depth. These are bottles made for ageing, gaining nuance and harmony over time.
Rounding out the array is Domaine Hubert Lamy (Saint-Aubin). One of the most influential estates in the Côte de Beaune, it was brought to international attention by Olivier Lamy, who took full control around 2000. The estate spans some 20 hectares, principally in Saint-Aubin, culminating with a tiny parcel of Grand Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. Olivier Lamy has been a pioneer of high-density plantings, producing smaller, more concentrated grape clusters. The wines are precise, linear and intensely mineral, with exceptional purity and ageing capacity. The Haute Densité cuvées have become cult wines and are considered among the most accomplished white Burgundies produced today.
20 Wine Estates Awarded Two MICHELIN grapes
Two MICHELIN grapes recognise outstanding producers defined by remarkable quality and consistency within their terroir. The estates of this inaugural edition span the entire Burgundy region, from the Côte de Nuits to the Côte de Beaune to the Côte Chalonnaise.
Côte de Nuits
The Côte de Nuits includes six estates, from Marsannay-la-Côte to Vosne-Romanée, and from Gevrey-Chambertin to Morey-Saint-Denis to Chambolle-Musigny.Founded in 1968 by Jacques Seysses, Domaine Dujac has become one of the Côte de Nuits’ benchmark estates over the past 50 years. It is now led by his sons Jérémy and Alec, together with Jérémy’s wife Diana. From 17.5 organically cultivated hectares, traditional vinification with a high proportion of whole clusters produces wines that combine finesse and density, often marked by distinctive stem-derived aromatics that have become the domaine’s signature. From Morey-Saint-Denis to the grands crus of Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin, the range is remarkable for its consistency and coherence.
For over 20 years, Arnaud Mortet has guided Domaine Denis Mortet (Gevrey-Chambertin), founded in 1956, evolving its style toward greater suppleness and elegance. Careful soil work, high and late canopy management, long macerations and gentle extraction all contribute to wines that are both rich and aromatic, capable of being enjoyed young while also ageing gracefully. The range spans Marsannay, Fixin and the top grands crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, with a supple, multidimensional Chambertin serving as the estate’s flagship wine.
Founded in 1933, Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg (Vosne-Romanée) is now run by sisters Marie-Andrée and Marie-Christine Mugneret, joined since 2017 by members of the next generation. Their philosophy is one of restraint and respect for tradition: carefully sorted fruit, minimal intervention winemaking, and barrel ageing with an increasing proportion of Cavin barrels. The wines – focused on Vosne-Romanée and its surroundings, including prestigious grands crus such as Ruchottes-Chambertin and Échezeaux – are recognised for their vibrant fruit, silky tannins and remarkable consistency vintage after vintage.
Bruno Clair (Marsannay-la-Côte), Gérard Mugneret (Vosne-Romanée) and Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier (Chambolle-Musigny) complete the Côte de Nuits lineup.
Côte de Beaune
The Côte de Beaune dominates this Selection with 12 estates, reflecting the extraordinary diversity of this territory – from Meursault to Chassagne-Montrachet, as well as Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin and Santenay.The Bachelet family is based in the hamlet of Gamay, perched on the hills above Saint-Aubin, where they have been growing grapes since the 17th century as part of the Jean-Claude Bachelet estate. Brothers Jean-Claude and Benoît manage this ten-hectare estate, which they have—quite discreetly—elevated to new heights of quality and renown over the past decade, thanks to rigorous viticulture and increasingly refined winemaking techniques.
Thierry Pillot, fourth generation at the helm since 2007, runs Domaine Paul Pillot (Chassagne-Montrachet) with an approach that combines meticulous viticulture and low-intervention winemaking. Long lees ageing in used barrels, natural fermentations and no fining: no effort is spared to preserve the wines’ natural tension and texture. The range – centred on Chassagne-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin – delivers structured, focused wines that perform even in challenging vintages, with premier crus such as La Romanée, Les Grandes Ruchottes and Les Caillerets as flagship expressions.
These are joined by Arnaud Ente and Benoît Ente in Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet; Benoît Moreau and Lamy-Caillat in Chassagne-Montrachet; Bonneau du Martray in Pernand-Vergelesses; Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Meursault; Domaine des Croix in Beaune; Domaine Leflaive and Étienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet; and Domaine Jean-Marc Vincent in Santenay.
The latter of these was established by the eponymous Vincent in 1997, building on the legacy of his late grandfather, who founded the original estate. He has helped establish this appellation as an essential reference in the Côte de Beaune by favouring manual interventions, high-density plantings and an ambitious replanting programme aimed at strengthening both resilience and the expression of its terroirs.
Côte Chalonnaise
The Côte Chalonnaise confirms its place on the map of Burgundy’s great terroirs with two outstanding estates. At the helm of the family estate since 1997, Bruno Lorenzon (Mercurey) combines high-density plantings with barrel ageing in his own cooperage, using carefully selected and air-dried oak with light toast levels, alongside highly precise vinification. His exacting, highly personal approach has made the domaine a reference in the appellation.
Domaine Dureuil-Janthial in Rully completes the representation from the Chalonnaise. Vincent Dureuil took over the family estate in 1997 and has transformed it into one of the leading lights in the Côte Chalonnaise, demonstrating that well-sited, carefully cultivated vineyards can produce wines of near grand cru quality. His viticulture is exemplary – soils cultivated without herbicides and late harvesting – while his winemaking, continuously refined, emphasises whole-cluster pressing and extended lees ageing. The wines reveal texture, concentration and complexity, often reaching their peak only after 10 years or more.
33 Estates Awarded One MICHELIN grape
The MICHELIN grape distinguishes high-quality producers crafting wines of character and style, who are particularly successful in the best vintages. For this inaugural edition, these estates are concentrated in the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune: two regions that together illustrate the full depth of Burgundy’s wine heritage.Côte de Nuits
The Côte de Nuits dominates this selection with 20 estates spread across its most emblematic villages.Gevrey-Chambertin, the birthplace of age-worthy great pinot noirs, alone accounts for six estates in this selection: Armand Rousseau, Claude Dugat, Denis Bachelet, Duroché, Joseph Roty and Trapet, underscoring the vitality of the village.
Chambolle-Musigny, a village of finesse, brings together four estates: Comte Georges de Vogüé, Ghislaine Barthod, Hudelot-Noëllat and Louis Boillot.
Morey-Saint-Denis, often considered the Côte de Nuits’ most discreet village, confirms its full potential with Clos de Tart, Domaine des Lambrays and Domaine Ponsot.
Vosne-Romanée, whose vineyards produce some of the world’s most coveted wines, includes three estates: Arnoux-Lachaux, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard and Méo-Camuzet. Château de la Tour in Vougeot and Faiveley in Nuits-Saint-Georges – one of Burgundy’s oldest houses, now led by a seventh-generation family team – complete a portrait of a Côte de Nuits that is both diverse and rigorously consistent in its standards.
Côte de Beaune
The Côte de Beaune includes 13 estates, confirming its versatility and richness. Meursault stands out as the most represented village with five estates: Bernard-Bonin, Henri Boillot, Henri Germain, Jean-Marc Roulot and Vincent Girardin all illustrate the power and complexity of its great chardonnays.
Volnay, with four estates, emerges as one of the most inspiring villages in this edition, where pinot noir finds some of its most refined expressions: Domaine de Montille, Marquis d'Angerville, Michel Lafarge and Roblet-Monnot.
Benjamin Leroux, Joseph Drouhin and Louis Jadot in Beaune; Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet; Marc Colin in Saint-Aubin; and Henri & Gilles Buisson in Saint-Romain – pioneers of organic viticulture in Burgundy as early as the late 1940s – complete the picture, illustrating the diversity of styles and terroirs that define the richness of the Côte de Beaune.
32 Estates Join the Main Selection
Trusted producers chosen for their consistency and the quality of their wines, the Selected estates are reliable names that wine lovers can count on for a high-quality experience. For this inaugural edition, 32 estates join the Selection, offering a particularly representative overview of the richness and diversity of Burgundy’s winegrowing landscape.Côte de Nuits
Starting with a single family-owned hectare in Marsannay in 1999, Sylvain Pataille now cultivates around 15 hectares using biodynamic methods, paying meticulous attention to the soil – even continuing to use a horse-drawn plough. This dedication results in wines, both red and white, with a unique texture and character.Camille Thiriet is testament to a venture built from scratch. Born in 2016, Camille Thiriet and Matt Chittick launched it as a micro-négoce in a garage in Comblanchien, before acquiring Domaine Gilles Jourdan in 2022 and expanding the estate to nearly six hectares. Grown using organic farming methods, their pure, refreshing wines showcase the little-known terroirs of the Côte de Nuits-Villages appellation.
They join Berthaut-Gerbet in Fixin, Benoit Chevallier in Vosne-Romanée, Charles Audoin in Marsannay-la-Côte, Fourrier in Gevrey-Chambertin and Felettig and Hubert Lignier in Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis.
Côte de Beaune
In Meursault, Jobard-Morey owes much to its heritage of old chardonnay vines, ideally situated in prestigious climats. Since taking over this 1949 family founded estate back in 2016, Valentin Jobard has nurtured the soils and steered the estate towards organic practices, maintaining a traditional winemaking approach that he enjoys developing. His wines, full-bodied and textured, retain their freshness and balance.This is joined by Anne Boisson, Ballot-Millot, Buisson-Charles, Camille & Guillaume Boillot, Pierre Boisson, Pierre Girardin and Pierre Morey, also in Meursault; in Chassagne-Montrachet, Alex Moreau, Ramonet and Vincent Dancer; in Puligny-Montrachet, Jacques Carillon and Thomas-Collardot; in Beaune, Albert Bichot and Bouchard Père & Fils; in Dezize-lès-Maranges, Bachelet-Monnot and Nicolas Perrault; as well as Alain Gras in Saint-Romain, Joseph Colin in Saint-Aubin, Lafouge in Auxey-Duresses, Pierre Guillemot in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Rapet in Pernand-Vergelesses and Yvon Clerget in Pommard.
Côte Chalonnaise
After three years’ training under Vincent Dureuil, Maxime Cottenceau established his own estate in 2018 by taking over the family vineyards in Montagny. From four hectares cultivated organically, and with an approach that embraces experimentation, he produces silky, full-bodied and intensely aromatic wines that reveal him to be one of the most promising young talents in southern Burgundy.
The 2026 MICHELIN grape Selection in Burgundy at a Glance:
9 wine estates – Three MICHELIN grapes
20 wine estates – Two MICHELIN grapes
33 wine estates – One MICHELIN grape
32 wine estates – Selected
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