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Château du Clos de Vougeot

The 12th-century Cistercian vat-house at the heart of the walled Grand Cru — seat of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, with medieval presses and a vast cellar.
Built 12th c.Confrérie TastevinListed 1949
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The Château du Clos de Vougeot - Headquarters of the Climats de Bourgogne
Built
12th c.
Cistercian vat-house; manor 1551
Confrérie
Tastevin
Seat of the brotherhood
Listed
1949
Historic monument
Visit
Guided
Capped at 20; reserve

The château

The Château du Clos de Vougeot is the 12th-century Cistercian vat-house at the centre of the walled Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, with medieval presses and a cellar built for some 2,000 casks; a Renaissance manor was added in 1551 and the site was listed in 1949 (source: vougeot-research.md).

It no longer makes wine — it is a museum and the seat of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin — and hosts the Saturday-evening gala of Les Trois Glorieuses. Guided tours are capped at 20 and can be shortened when the château hosts private receptions, so reserve and confirm ahead (source: vougeot-research.md). For tasting inside the walls, see Château de la Tour.

On the visit
  • 12th-c. Cistercian cellar
  • Medieval wine presses
  • Confrérie du Tastevin hall
  • La Table de Léonce tasting lunch
The Château du Clos de Vougeot - Headquarters of the Climats de Bourgogne
The Château du Clos de Vougeot - Headquarters of the Climats de Bourgogne
Lush vineyard in France with a picturesque village in the background under clear sky.
Lush vineyard in France with a picturesque village in the background under clear sky.
Stacked wooden barrels in a winery store wine, highlighting the art of winemaking.
Stacked wooden barrels in a winery store wine, highlighting the art of winemaking.
Scenic view of European countryside with vineyards and traditional houses in autumn.
Scenic view of European countryside with vineyards and traditional houses in autumn.
Beautiful vineyards and traditional farmhouses in Dambach-la-Ville, Grand Est, France.
Beautiful vineyards and traditional farmhouses in Dambach-la-Ville, Grand Est, France.
Château de Vougeot amid lush Burgundy vineyards under a bright sky.
Château de Vougeot amid lush Burgundy vineyards under a bright sky.
Close-up view of aligned wooden wine barrels aging in a dimly lit cellar.
Close-up view of aligned wooden wine barrels aging in a dimly lit cellar.
Golden sunset casting warm hues over expansive vineyards in Colmar, France.
Golden sunset casting warm hues over expansive vineyards in Colmar, France.
Our notesBurgundy's emblem in stone

Not a working winery but the historic and ceremonial heart of the Côte — Cistercian cellars, giant presses, and the Tastevin brotherhood. Guided visits only; book ahead.

The must-see along the wine road.