‘Les Grappes Michelin’: the 2026 ranking of Burgundy estates

Michelin Grapes: the 2026 ranking of Burgundy estates

For more than a century, the Michelin Guide has accompanied travellers in their pursuit of gastronomic excellence. After restaurants and hotels with the Michelin Keys, the famous French guide is now turning its attention to another exceptional heritage: the great wine estates. With the creation of the Michelin Grapes, the Guide no longer rewards only dining establishments, but also the winegrowers who shape the world's greatest wines. For this first edition, Burgundy naturally emerges as the ideal choice, a region where the Climats of Burgundy, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, bear witness to centuries of expertise and a unique identity.

Unlike traditional rankings of Grand Crus or Premier Crus, the Michelin Grapes do not distinguish a specific vineyard plot or a particular cuvée, but rather an entire estate. They assess consistency, identity, vineyard practices and the ability to reveal the character of different terroirs. This distinction therefore does not replace Burgundy's historic wine hierarchy. Instead, it offers a complementary perspective on the estates and winemakers who, vintage after vintage, build the reputation of this region.

How does the Michelin Grapes ranking work?

Four levels of recognition are awarded:

• Three Michelin Grapes: estates considered major references of Burgundy.
• Two Michelin Grapes: properties recognised for their quality, consistency and identity.
• One Michelin Grape: estates demonstrating an exceptional level of excellence.
• Selected Estates: producers recommended for the quality of their work.

The Michelin Grapes reward neither price, reputation nor Grand Cru status, but rather the complete work accomplished by each estate. This approach is what makes the ranking interesting: some distinctions confirm established reputations, while others create surprises among Burgundy enthusiasts.

The estates awarded Three Michelin Grapes

Only nine estates received the highest distinction in this first edition. Unsurprisingly, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine d'Auvenay, Domaine Georges Roumier and Domaine Coche-Dury are among the honoured estates. Alongside them, the Michelin Guide also highlights names such as Domaine Dugat-Py, Domaine Hubert Lamy, Domaine Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley and Domaine Cécile Tremblay, demonstrating that its assessment is not limited solely to the historical reputation of estates.

Lalou Bize-Leroy, an iconic figure of Burgundy and a double consecration

Few personalities embody Burgundy as much as Lalou Bize-Leroy. Today, she continues to lead both Domaine Leroy and the highly confidential Domaine d'Auvenay with remarkable standards of excellence. Seeing both of her estates simultaneously join the very exclusive circle of Three Michelin Grapes represents exceptional recognition of the work accomplished over several decades by one of the greatest figures in Burgundy's wine history.

The estates awarded Two Michelin Grapes

Just below the highest level of distinction, Two Michelin Grapes reward estates whose quality and consistency are universally recognised. This category includes historic properties, as well as estates that, over recent decades, have established themselves among Burgundy's most important names thanks to demanding viticulture and remarkable precision in winemaking.

Among the estates awarded Two Michelin Grapes are notably Domaine Leflaive, Domaine Dureuil-Janthial, now one of the leading names of Rully, Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier, Domaine Comtes Lafon, Domaine Denis Mortet and Domaine Bruno Clair. These estates perfectly illustrate the diversity of Burgundy styles while sharing the same commitment to quality.

The estates awarded One Michelin Grape

This category is undoubtedly the one already generating the most discussion among Burgundy enthusiasts. Several estates recognised worldwide, sought after by collectors across the globe and regularly mentioned among the greatest names in Burgundy, receive only one Michelin Grape. A result that may seem surprising at first, but which perfectly reflects the philosophy of the Guide.

Among these estates are notably Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Faiveley, Domaine Joseph Drouhin, Domaine Louis Jadot, Domaine Trapet and Domaine de Montille. These prestigious names already enjoy an established reputation, but Michelin has chosen to award them a single Grape according to its own evaluation criteria.

Selected estates: trusted producers according to the Michelin Guide

Beyond estates awarded one, two or three Grapes, the Michelin Guide has also chosen to highlight several properties within a category simply titled “Selection”. Far from being a lesser distinction, this recognition reflects the inspectors' desire to recommend estates whose work inspires confidence and deserves to be discovered by both enthusiasts and collectors.

Among these selected estates are notably Domaine Fourrier, Domaine Pierre Girardin, Domaine Ramonet, Domaine Vincent Dancer, Domaine Sylvain Pataille and Domaine Albert Bichot. These estates have reputations that extend far beyond Burgundy's borders and perfectly illustrate the richness and diversity of styles found today throughout the Burgundian vineyard.

The Michelin Guide describes these estates as “trusted producers”, an expression particularly suited to winemakers whose wines offer, year after year, consistent quality and a strong identity. In a region where each vintage can profoundly alter the expression of a terroir, such consistency already represents a major achievement.