Wine Tasting: Burgundy Basics and Advanced Courses

How to taste a wine (basic and advanced courses), understanding of Burgundy’s classification, grapes, history & areas, food & wine pairing, viticulture, vinification etc.

You will know everything about Burgundy! Or at least the most important things to know.
The tastings are always relaxed and informative.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1 Av. Junot - The event begins at 4:30 PM. If an alternative time is needed, please reach out, and efforts will be made to accommodate your request! :) German language support may be available upon request.
    *Cheese and charcuterie (meat) are provided during the activity. Please inform us of any dietary requirements.
    The tasting sessions always…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • cheese and charcuterie plate - selection of local cheeses and charcuteries
Additional Information
  • We are serving alcohol, so if you health issues linked with alcohol, we can’t let you join it. please let us know if that is the case
  • as we serve food, please let us know you have any intolerance, allergy, or food requierements
Location
1 Av. Junot
Avenue Junot
The building is shared between my business and a physiotherapy practice (they are really good btw, in case you have back issues during your hollidays :) ) Enter the courtyard, you will see some stairs going down on the left, with a sign saying "The Wine Compass", you are there!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Felicity806
Apr 14, 2026
Last minute booking turned into highlight of our holiday - A enjoyable mother and daughter afternoon with an exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly host who didn't make us feel like the complete wine novices we were. This was our only full day in Dijon and we hadn't realised that most of the attractions are closed on a Tuesday. We booked this wine tasting very last minute but it has turned out to be the highlight of our holiday. Thank you Matt.
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Eric_f
Apr 9, 2026
Brilliant wine experience - I highly recommend booking this experience before exploring the Burgundy wine region. Matthieu is an exceptional host and educator who made the nuances of the region easy to understand. My wife and I couldn't have been more thrilled with our time there.
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Hugz_hugzs
Apr 8, 2026
Perfect activity for a sunday! - Perfect activity for a sunday! A very informative and yet fun session. WIne tasting with independent private estates that you probably will not be able to have access to and very near the city center .
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Carol_a
Mar 24, 2026
A different type of wine tasting - If you are looking to not only taste great wines that are specific to this region but also learn what to smell, look and taste for while exploring different wines, Matthieu’s knowledge and enthusiasm about wines is perfect. We could have spent hours asking more about the Dijon wine industry; Matthieu’s depth of knowledge is amazing. The wine cave location gives this experience a very comfortable and cozy vibe, we loved and learned so much about pairing wine with different cheeses mostly from larger regions in and around Dijon. This is one of the best wine “education” tasting I’ve ever attended. He made learning about wines and their characteristics fun, interactive and engaging…and we had great conversations in addition to the wines. I grew up in the California wine country but have never been to a wine tasting like this, well worth the time.
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Martha_p
Mar 18, 2026
Fantastic experience in Dijon - Fantastic experience for any wine lover. Pauline was very knowledgeable, she was kind and patient with my husband’s frequent questions and answered them all. We learned lots of new things. The wines we tasted were superb and beautiful matched with French cheeses.
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Michael_w
Feb 13, 2026
For wine lovers - Matthieu was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide through the complex maze of burgundy wines. It is an essential service for wine lovers of all levels. We learned a lot about the basics of the wine regions and enjoyed a delicious charcuterie pairing. Highly recommended!!
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Cathy_n
Jan 12, 2026
Get To Understand Burgundy Wines - Small, relaxed tasting. Matthieu shares the complicated rules surround the various crus in a an easy-to-understand overview. He sets up the tasting by sharing various scents to tune your nose to various wine aromas like terroir, fruit, spice & floral. Walked away with a better understanding of wine characteristics & new knowledge of Burgundy wines. Matthieu also provided recommendations for wine venues in nearby cities, and shared shipping info so we were able to aggregate other purchases in one shipment. Highly recommend.
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Eunjeongk7
Dec 29, 2025
A great wine tasting experience in Dijon - It was a great wine tasting event. The host was knowledgeable and made us comfortable. We learned a lot and highly recommend this experience.
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Michael_h
Nov 10, 2025
Must do in Dijon - Matt does a great wine tasting. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. Matt customized the event around our experience and interests. Great value and great time !
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Duncanmi1544yj
Nov 6, 2025
An unforgettable wine experience in Dijon! - My wife and I had the most enjoyable and enlightening wine class with Matt at The Wine Compass. It was easily one of the best wine experiences we’ve ever had. Matt’s passion for wine is infectious — he explains everything with warmth, clarity, and enthusiasm. We learned how to identify notes, aromas, and flavours in both young and mature wines, and how to assess them according to our own tastes. The setting is beautiful, the wines and pairings were superb, and the whole experience was both educational and great fun. If you’re curious about Burgundy wines or simply want to deepen your appreciation for them, this is an absolute must in Dijon.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).