Climate Month 2025: a tenth anniversary not to be missed

In 2025, the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards will celebrate their 10th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a special edition of the Month of the Climats. Two months of festivities, around a hundred events, and the opportunity to (re)discover a unique terroir.

Usually limited to a few weeks, the festival this year extends over two months between Dijon And Beaune With an exceptionally rich program of over 80 events, including walks through the vineyards, tastings, shows, workshops and many other activities, you are invited to the heart of Burgundy to celebrate the Climats.

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui invites you to discover its favorite events which will be held until July 3, 2025 on the occasion of the Month of the Climats and their tenth anniversary of inscription at UNESCO.

The Tasting of the Climates

A sensory workshop organized in the vineyards of Meursault It offers a fun way to discover the aromas of grape varieties. Chardonnay And Pinot noir through olfactory activities, an introduction to tea tasting and the creation of pastries inspired by local wines.

Sunday, June 22nd at 3pm – Meursault – €20 for adults / €5 for children

The guided tour of the Burgundian dialect

A cultural stroll in Beaune At the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne, you can discover the history and expressions of the local dialect. This unique tour blends anecdotes, regional language, and heritage to better understand Burgundy of yesteryear.

Saturday, June 21st, from 3pm to 4pm – Beaune – Standard price: €6 / Reduced price: €4 / Other prices: €5

The Children of Gaia exhibition

At the Arquebuse garden in Dijon Michel Joly and Françoise Vannier present portraits created from geological and soil materials from the Burgundy vineyards. A work blending winemakers and Burgundian terroirs, illustrating the link between man and land.

Guided tour with the authors on Sunday, June 22nd at 3pm, followed by a tasting – free entry until September 28th, 2025

An anniversary that lasts a whole year

2025 is not limited to the Month of the Climats, and the celebrations continue even after July 3rd. The entire year is marked by events included in the 10th anniversary program of the Climats, among which are:

Once upon a time, there were 10 years of Climats in the Côte de Nuits at the Karrière de Villars-Fontaine; experience two days of festivities to celebrate the Climats with tastings, meetings, markets and entertainment.

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June from 10am to 6pm, Saturday evening from 7pm to 2am

Gevrey-Chambertin Departmental Hiking Day : hikes for all levels, punctuated by gourmet refreshments and fun, informative stops about the Climats of Burgundy. Sunday, September 28 – 4 self-guided routes – Prices: €6 for non-members / €3 for members / under 15: free
Scientific and technical symposium has Beaune And Dijon This final event, which concludes the anniversary year, will highlight the latest scientific discoveries and provide an opportunity to discuss the winegrowing model and the challenges of its preservation. December 3-5 – Beaune & Dijon

On July 4th, the very date on which the Climats were registered, the anniversary day for Guardians of the Climats will be held in the vineyards and the village in Puligny-Montrachet. From 4 p.m. to midnight, enjoy shows, tastings, concerts, and a grand public ball. The festivities continue throughout the weekend with other events. Dijon And Beaune , in particular at the Cité des Climats et des Vins de Bourgogne.

Find the complete program for the year and the Month of Climates on the 10th anniversary of Climates website .

Morgane AIGU

Journalist (part-time)