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 9 estates awarded Three MICHELIN grapes, 20 awarded Two MICHELIN grapes, 33 awarded One MICHELIN grape, and 32 Selected estates.
“This first MICHELIN grape Selection reveals a Burgundy that upholds its heritage with unmistakable vitality. While the region remains one of the most highly structured in the world through its hierarchy of terroirs and appellations, our selection demonstrates that excellence is not defined solely by the prestige of a name. It is expressed above all through the precision of the work carried out both
in the vineyard and in the cellar, and through the personality that each vintner brings to their estate in the pursuit of the highest quality.
The selection also highlights the dynamic nature of Burgundy, where multiple generations, backgrounds, and approaches coexist. Whether heirs to longstanding family traditions or founders of newer estates, each contributes to the evolution of this wine region as it continues to reinvent itself without losing sight of its identity. This diversity of profiles and expressions is what gives such exuberance to this first MICHELIN Grape Selection.” Said Gwendal Poullennec, International director of MICHELIN Guide.
9 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 distinctions of this inaugural edition, spanning Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Chambolle Musigny, and Morey-Saint-Denis.
Founded in 2003, 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 twenty years, it has emerged as one 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, Dugat-Py produces wines in extremely limited quantities from very low-yielding vineyards, resulting in concentrated wines made for long term aging. Produced from very old massal-selection vines grown biodynamically, they are crafted following a traditional approach, with whole-cluster fermentation, extended macerations, and barrel aging 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 Roumier, in Chambolle-Musigny, founded in 1924 by Georges Roumier – a highly respected winegrower and pioneer of estate bottling – the domaine has established itself as one of the Côte de Nuits’ essential reference points over successive generations, until recently under the direction of Christophe Roumier, long one of the region’s leaders, who now hands the reins to his nephews.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Vosne-Romanée), co-directed since 2019 by Perrine Fenal and Bertrand de Villaine, naturally stands at the pinnacle of this inaugural selection. Together, they uphold a dual family leadership model dating back to 1942. Alongside Alexandre Bernier, Technical Director and Cellar Master, they oversee a unique estate spanning 28 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards, farmed biodynamically and vinified in keeping with the traditions that have earned the domaine its worldwide reputation.
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, while her expertise 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 3 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 aging.
In Meursault, 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 aging potential.
In Volnay, Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley have made their family estate of around ten 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 aging, gaining nuance and harmony over time.
Rounding out the array is 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, and 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 aging 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 recognize 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, Dujac has become one of the Côte de Nuits’ benchmark estates over the past fifty 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 twenty years, Arnaud Mortet has guided 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 aging 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, 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 aging 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 recognized 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 twelve estates, reflecting the extraordinary diversity of this territory – from Meursault to Chassagne-Montrachet, as well as Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, and Santenay.
Since 2005, brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet have built Jean-Claude Bachelet (Saint-Aubin) on more than 22 hectares from inherited family holdings, including parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Santenay, and Maranges. Their organically grown vines produce wines of remarkable precision and purity, driven by a constant pursuit of balance. Still relatively under the radar, this estate deserves far greater recognition given its level of quality.
Thierry Pillot, fourth generation at the helm since 2007, runs Paul Pillot (Chassagne-Montrachet) with an approach that combines meticulous viticulture and low-intervention winemaking. Long lees aging in used barrels, natural fermentations, and no fining: no effort is spared to preserve the wines’ natural
tension and texture. The range – centered 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.
They join 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 Etienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet; and Jean-Marc Vincent in Santenay. Since his return to the estate in 1998, guided by the memory of his grandfather, Jean-Marc Vincent has helped establish this appellation as an essential reference in the Côte de Beaune
by favoring manual interventions, high-density plantings, and an ambitious replanting program 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 aging 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. Dureuil-Janthial in Rully completes this strong 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, emphasizes whole-cluster pressing and extended lees aging. The wines reveal texture, concentration, and complexity, often reaching their peak only after ten years or more.
33 Estates Awarded One MICHELIN grape
The MICHELIN grape distinguishes high-quality producers crafting wines of character and style, 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 twenty 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, 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 thirteen estates, confirming its versatility and richness. Meursault stands out as the most represented village with five estates: Bernard-Bonin, Henri Boillot, Henri Germain, Roulot et Vincent Girardin all illustrate the power and complexity of its great Chardonnays.
Volnay, with four selected 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 selected domains
Trusted producers, chosen for their consistency and the quality of their wines, the selected estates represent reliable addresses that wine lovers can count on for an outstanding experience. For this inaugural edition, thirty-two estates have joined the selection, offering a particularly representative overview of the richness and diversity of Burgundy’s vineyards.
Côte de Nuits
In Fixin, Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet embodies continuity: the Berthaut family has been cultivating vines for seven generations, and in 2013 Amélie Berthaut combined her father’s vineyards with parcels inherited from her mother to create this sixteen-hectare estate, which extends as far as Vosne-Romanée. Farmed without herbicides according to non-certified organic practices, the vineyards produce wines that combine structure and concentration with remarkable purity.
Starting with just a single family-owned hectare in Marsannay in 1999, Sylvain Pataille now farms around fifteen hectares biodynamically, with meticulous attention paid to the soils, including ploughing by animal traction. This exacting approach gives rise to wines of distinctive texture and character, both red and white.
In Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Felettig, founded in 1965 and run by Gilbert Felettig and his daughter Pauline, continues a patient evolution: longer ageing periods, more rigorous barrel selections, a renovated cellar, and the first organic certification with the 2024 vintage. These developments are reflected in rich, aromatic wines with excellent ageing potential.
Finally, Domaine Camille Thiriet is a testament to a venture built almost from scratch. Since 2016, Camille Thiriet and Matt Chittick have developed the estate from a micro-négociant operation launched in a garage in Comblanchien. In 2022, they acquired Domaine Gilles Jourdan, bringing the estate to nearly six hectares. Farmed organically, their pure, fresh wines shine a light on the lesser-known terroirs of the Côte de Nuits-Villages appellation.
These estates join Benoit Chevallier in Vosne-Romanée, Charles Audoin in Marsannay-la-Côte, Fourrier in Gevrey-Chambertin, and Hubert Lignier in Morey-Saint-Denis.
Côte de Beaune
In Meursault, Domaine Jobard-Morey owes much to its heritage of old Chardonnay vines, ideally situated in some of Burgundy’s finest climats. Since taking over the family estate, founded in 1949, in 2016, Valentin Jobard has focused on soil health and guided the domaine toward organic practices while maintaining a classic winemaking approach that he continues to refine. His wines are generous and textured, while retaining freshness and balance.
The estate joins, also in Meursault, Anne Boisson, Ballot-Millot, Buisson Charles, Camille & Guillaume Boillot, Pierre Boisson, Pierre Girardin, and Pierre Morey; in Chassagne-Montrachet, Alex Moreau, Ramonet, and Vincent
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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 training for three years under Vincent Dureuil, Maxime Cottenceau established his estate in 2018 by taking over the family vineyards in Montagny, which had previously been managed by the local cooperative. Across four hectares farmed organically and open to experimentation—such as vine braiding instead of hedging—he crafts silky, generous, and intensely aromatic wines that mark him as one of the most promising young talents in southern Burgundy.
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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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