MICHELIN has made history with its inaugural long-awaited guide to wineries: the MICHELIN Grape Selection.

For more than 100 years, the MICHELIN name has been associated with the world of fine gastronomy through its world-famous one to three-star rankings. Now, the company has entered a new arena: fine French wine.

In July, the renowned guide revealed its first MICHELIN Grape Selection, awarding 94 Burgundy domaines with one, two, or three MICHELIN Grapes. The prestigious French region was selected for the pioneering guide because of its birthplace as the modern concept of terroir, expressed by distinct wines crafted from a complex mosaic of vineyards, villages, and climats. It is famed for its Burgundy Pinot Noir and Burgundy Chardonnay, styles that have inspired winemakers around the world.

“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”, said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.

MICHELIN says that the new selection of wine producers aims to highlight not just the celebrated Burgundy wineries, but also the dedication, expert craftsmanship, and identity that characterize outstanding estates.

We’re proud to have wines from many of the domaines in our portfolio, with links to selected wines to refine your enjoyment of the article!  

How the guide differs from traditional critics’ wine scores is that, rather than evaluating individual wines from a specific vintage, MICHELIN Grapes shines a spotlight on the estate as a whole.

The guide’s classifications are split into four levels:

Three MICHELIN Grapes

The highest distinction is awarded to exceptional estates making outstanding quality wines that show consistency and reliability across vintages. Nine domaines received this rank.

Two MICHELIN Grapes

Recognizes exceptional producers with remarkable quality and a strong terroir expression.

Twenty houses received this rank.

One MICHELIN Grape

Awarded to high-quality estates crafting wines with distinct profiles, style, and notable success in strong vintages. Thirty-three domaines were awarded this ranking.

Selected Estates

Trusted producers known for quality and consistency, offering wine lovers reliable addresses to discover. Thirty-two houses are in this category.

This category features estates from the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, the epitome of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production. Organic and biodynamic approaches in the vineyard, old vines, low yields, meticulous vinification, and the presence of top Burgundy Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites feature across the selected Burgundy wine estates. Do you have any of these in your cellar? They are:

• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
• Domaine Leroy
• Domaine d'Auvenay
• Domaine Dugat-Py
• Domaine Cécile Tremblay
• Domaine Georges Roumier (often listed as Roumier)
• Domaine Coche-Dury
• Domaine Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley
• Domaine Hubert Lamy

MICHELIN has devised an evaluation framework based on five core principles. Its approach is to focus on the overall philosophy and achievements of the producer, and how these appear in wine caliber.

• Quality of vineyard management

Assessment of farming practices, health of soil, vine balance, and consideration of terroir

• Technical mastery

Evaluation of cellar approaches and practices, precision of winemaking, and demonstration of ability to handle different vintages

• Consistency across vintages

Recognition of domaines that uphold excellent standards each year as opposed to depending on exceptional vintages

• Expression of estate identity

Whether wines showcase a clear sense of location, authenticity, and a unique producer style

• Overall craftsmanship and quality

This encompasses the entire estate vision, including commitment, evolution, and dedication to quality.

The estates in this category cover the entire Burgundy region: the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, and the Côte Chalonnaise. Wineries in this group practice approaches which include high-density plantings, precision-vinification, extended lees aging, and wines that often taste like Grand Crus even when they’re officially in a lower category. Do you agree with the choices on the lists below?

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. These outstanding domaines are:

• Dujac  
• Denis Mortet 
• Georges Mugneret-Gibourg  
• Bruno Clair
• Gérard Mugneret
• Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Côte de Beaune

The Côte de Beaune leads with twelve domaines, accentuating the extraordinary diversity of this area– from Meursault to Chassagne-Montrachet, as well as Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, and Santenay. The highlighted wineries are:

• Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet
• Paul Pillot
• Arnaud Ente
• Benoît Ente
• Benoît Moreau
• Lamy-Caillat
• Bonneau du Martray 
• Domaine des Comtes Lafon
• Domaine des Croix
• Domaine Leflaive 
• Etienne Sauzet
• Jean-Marc Vincent 

Côte Chalonnaise

The Côte Chalonnaise solidifies its place on the map of Burgundy’s great terroirs with two outstanding domaines: 

• Bruno Lorenzon
• Dureuil-Janthial

In this category, the 2026 MICHELIN Grape Selection showcases high-quality producers, making wines that display character and style that are particularly successful in the finest vintages. In the 2026 edition, most domaines are found in the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune: two regions that together illustrate the full depth of Burgundy’s wine heritage. Sustainable viticulture (with organic farming dating back to the 1940s in some cases), rich terroirs, and style diversity are some of the characteristics that were part of this vineyard assessment and which define this category.

Côte de Nuits

The Côte de Nuits dominates this selection with twenty estates spread across its most emblematic villages, like Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Vosne-Romanée. These wineries across these communes are:

Armand Rousseau, Claude Dugat, Denis Bachelet, Duroché, Joseph Roty, Trapet, Comte Georges de Vogüé, Ghislaine Barthod, Hudelot-Noëllat, Louis Boillot, Clos de Tart, Domaine des Lambrays, Domaine Ponsot, Arnoux-Lachaux, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Méo-Camuzet, Château de la Tour, Faiveley

Côte de Beaune

The Côte de Beaune includes thirteen houses, cementing its versatility and richness with villages such as Meursault, which stands out as the most represented village with five domaines: Volnay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Saint-Romain, and Saint-Aubin also boast representation. The producers featured by MICHELIN are:

Bernard-Bonin, Henri Boillot, Henri Germain, Roulot, Vincent Girardin, Domaine de Montille, Marquis d'Angerville, Michel Lafarge, Roblet-Monnot, Benjamin Leroux, Joseph Drouhin, Louis Jadot, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Marc Colin, Henri & Gilles Buisson

Reliable producers, selected for their consistency and the high standard of their wines, the selected estates represent trusted addresses wine lovers can depend on for an outstanding experience. Thirty-two estates have joined the selection in this inaugural edition of the MICHELIN Grape Selection, showcasing the richness and diversity of Burgundy’s vineyards. In Côte de Nuits, Fixin, Vosne-Romanée, Marsannay, Chambolle-Musigny, and Morey-Saint-Denis were represented. Organic and biodynamic farming, rigorous barrel selection, and extended aging were some of the features that impressed MICHELIN across these producers.

Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, Sylvain Pataille, Domaine Felettig, Domaine Camille Thiriet, Benoit Chevallier, Charles Audoin, Fourrier, Hubert Lignier  

Côte de Beaune

In Côte de Beaune, Fixin, Vosne-Romanée, Marsannay, Chambolle-Musigny, Puligny-Montrachet, and Morey-Saint-Denis, Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, Dezize-lès-Maranges, Beaune, Saint‑Romain, Saint‑Aubin, Auxey‑Duresses, Savigny‑lès‑Beaune, Pernand‑Vergelesses, Pommard, and Côte Chalonnaise were represented:

Domaine Jobard-Morey, Anne Boisson, Ballot-Millot, Buisson-Charles, Camille & Guillaume Boillot, Pierre Boisson, Pierre Girardin, Pierre Morey, Alex Moreau, Ramonet, Vincent Dancer, Jacques Carillon, Thomas-Collardot, Albert Bichot, Bouchard Père & Fils, Bachelet-Monnot, Nicolas Perrault, Alain Gras, Joseph Colin, Lafouge, Pierre Guillemot, Rapet, Yvon Clerget, Maxime Cottenceau.

MICHELIN ’s guide to Burgundy winemakers hadn’t arrived without controversy. There has been a lot of debate among industry professionals about the validity of the wine companion.

The most dominant criticism is that the French company’s expertise has historically been focused on restaurants rather than vineyards. Some have questioned whether assessing chefs and dining can map onto judging vineyard practices and age-old winemaking traditions.

On the other side, supporters of the guide say the move is a natural extension of MICHELIN’s experience, pointing to its firmly established authority on gastronomy, sommeliers, and wine lists.

Another point of contention revolves around the fact that the MICHELIN Grapes Guide could reinforce the existing hierarchy, where historical prestige already influences prices. Critics have questioned whether smaller producers will receive the same attention as world-famous names. That said, MICHELIN included Cécile Tremblay – a relatively young estate founded in 2003 – in its 3-grape category alongside domaines like Romanée-Conti and Leroy, suggesting an effort to look beyond well-established houses.

Supporters add that the guide is not an attempt to reduce centuries-old traditions, the impact of terroir, and the intricacies of winemaking decisions to a 3-star classification system. It’s a means of offering a way for consumers and visitors to discover exceptional Burgundy domaines, which complements and enhances the hierarchy of Burgundy appellations, wine criticism, and wine ratings.

While some in the sector aren’t convinced that MICHELIN should enter the world of ‘winescape’ evaluation, the initiative mirrors a growing interest in exploring not only individual bottles from varying vintages but the people, vineyards, and philosophies behind them. The ‘manual’ responds to a growing strand of wine tourism that involves winery tours and tastings.

The future of the fine wine guide as a benchmark ‘handbook’ remains to be seen, but MICHELIN aims to offer another lens to wine lovers, through which to explore Burgundy’s extraordinary diversity.

The 2026 MICHELIN Grape Selection in Burgundy at a glance

9 estates awarded Three MICHELIN Grapes
20 estates awarded Two MICHELIN Grapes
33 estates awarded One MICHELIN Grape
32 estates included in the MICHELIN Selected category

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