The Saint-Vincent Tournante 2027 takes place on 30 and 31 January 2027 in Volnay, a small Côte de Beaune village about ten minutes by car from Beaune. Tasting requires a registration and a kit sold online in limited numbers, so check saintvincentvolnay.fr before you travel and plan transport from Beaune.
Once a year, a different Burgundy wine village takes over the Saint-Vincent Tournante. For one weekend in late January the village opens its caveaux, brotherhoods march through its streets, and a tasting kit becomes the only ticket that really matters. The 83rd edition moves to Volnay on 30-31 January 2027, a small Côte de Beaune village about ten minutes by car from Beaune. It is the third time the event has come to Volnay, after 1957 and 1986.
This is a village festival, not a trade fair, and it is harder to plan than it looks. Tasting depends on a registration and a kit sold online in limited numbers. The organizers have announced a first-ever visitor cap, with no figure published in the sources we checked, and the 2027 timetable is still to come. This guide explains how the weekend works, what to secure first, how to reach Volnay from Beaune or Dijon, and how to fill the rest of your Burgundy days with wine experiences you can book for late January. Where a detail is not yet confirmed, we say so.
The weekend at a glance
As of 9 October 2026, the 2027 programme with times, the kit price, the visitor cap and the shuttle timetable had not been published. Some tourism pages and listings give 29-31 January. That range does not match the organizers’ dates. The festival runs on 30 and 31 January, and 29 January is a banquet evening.
The name explains the logic. “Tournante” means rotating. The Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin dates the festival to 1938, when it was held in Chambolle-Musigny, and since then each year a different village hosts it over the last weekend of January, after the feast day of Saint Vincent of Saragossa on 22 January. Volnay was announced as the 2027 host in January 2026, and the 2026 edition took place in Les Maranges.
Why Volnay is a serious wine stop
Volnay is a village appellation, and knowing that changes what you taste. Its AOC was created on 9 September 1937, so 2027 marks ninety years of the appellation, according to the press coverage of the festival. Volnay is red only and made entirely from pinot noir. The vineyards sit between about 230 and 280 metres, on slopes that face mostly south-east behind the Chaignot hill, and the commune counts 29 premier cru climats.
Press coverage describes Volnay as the most “feminine” of the red Burgundies. When young the wines show violet, redcurrant and cherry, and with age they move toward spice, game and cooked prune. You do not need a vintage chart to enjoy the weekend, but it helps to know that the festival is built around collective cuvées, made from grapes donated by local winegrowers. Press coverage gives different counts for how many cuvées are presented, so read the programme on the day rather than trusting any single number.
Registration and the tasting kit: the real entry ticket
The festival’s core is the tasting kit. Sources agree on its contents: an engraved collector glass with the 2027 logo, made with Riedel, a neck holder, a booklet with a map of the tasting caveaux and practical information, and eight tasting tickets. A children’s kit also exists, with its own contents. The kit and the banquets are sold by the organizers through their own channels, not through Viator.
Two rules make the kit non-negotiable. Tasting requires a kit, and registration is mandatory for every visitor, organizers and press included. Most sources say the kit is sold online only, through saintvincentvolnay.fr, in limited numbers. The sources say the limited numbers are meant to keep the village flowing.
Sale timing is the weak point. Bourgogne Aujourd’hui reports that kit sales open on 18 November, while Vert de Vin ties the opening to the day before the Hospices de Beaune wine sale, which is held on 15 November 2026. The two sources point to different dates, so treat mid-November 2026 as the window and check the official site on the day you plan to buy. Some listings also mention an on-site price, which contradicts the online-only rule, so do not plan on buying at the door.
The price is a moving target as well. Beaune Tourism’s FAQ and event listing quote figures that do not agree with each other, and the official shop did not list a kit when we looked. Use the price shown on the official site for the year you travel.
- Check saintvincentvolnay.fr for the kit sale date and the 2027 price
- Register as soon as the kit goes on sale, since the numbers are limited
- Choose your day before you buy: Saturday is the busiest
- Don't count on buying a kit at the door
- Note that the children's kit is separate from the adult kit
Inside the weekend: parade, mass and caveaux
The 2027 timetable has not been published, but the outline of the weekend is consistent across the press and the organizers. A parade of more than eighty brotherhoods moves through the village. A Saint Vincent mass is held at the parish church. Tasting caveaux open across the village over the two days, and each one is a stop on your kit map. The Confrérie describes the usual format as a religious service, a procession and induction ceremonies for the village’s oldest winegrowers. Those are the typical features of the event, not a confirmed programme for 2027.
Volnay’s streets are decorated too. Each neighborhood takes one season of the vineyard year, and four neighborhoods represent the four seasons. Walk the whole village rather than one lane, since each neighborhood has its own display.
Expect crowds. The organizers say Saturday is the most popular day, that not everyone can be accommodated on it, and that they are working to make Sunday just as attractive. A first-ever administrative cap on visitor numbers was announced, but the figure was still to be agreed with state services in the sources we found. Plan as if the cap could apply on the day you choose.
Food is regional. Press coverage and the tourism office mention eggs en meurette, jambon persillé (the marbled ham), snails and local cheeses. The official site said registration for food points had closed, so expect the food on offer to come from stalls registered in advance. Beaune Tourism lists caveaux hours of 07:30 to 18:00 on both days but flags them as unconfirmed, so treat them as a planning guess.
The three banquets: 22, 29 and 30 January
The banquets are the most formal part of the programme. There are three, each held at the Bastion des Hospices de Beaune and each signed by a different chef, described as starred or multi-award-winning. The chef names had not been announced in the most recent source we found, from early July 2026.
- Friday 22 January: Banquet de la Saint-Vincent, which honors the patron saint.
- Friday 29 January: Banquet Héritage vivant, built around the timeless elegance of Volnay wines. This is an evening event, separate from the village weekend.
- Saturday 30 January: Banquet Élégance rare, on the theme of passing on tradition and the conviviality of Burgundian tables.
Tables seat ten. Booking is online only, through the organizers’ shop, and bookings opened at the end of June 2026. When you book, say whether your party sits together and flag any food intolerances. Banquet registration is separate from the kit, so a dinner seat does not include tasting access, and a kit does not include a seat.
The official pages we found did not publish banquet prices. The Beaune Tourism FAQ quotes a price, a different venue and wines from Les Maranges, which reads like text from an earlier edition. Do not use it as a reference.
Getting to Volnay: train, shuttle and car park
Start from Beaune. Paris Gare de Lyon to Beaune takes about two hours at best, typically two hours to two hours forty, and a direct TER can take over three hours. Most trips need a change, often at Dijon. These figures come from a timetable snapshot taken in July 2026, so check SNCF Connect for the dates you travel.
From Dijon, the TER to Beaune takes about 18 minutes, and most trains are direct. The timetable snapshot we saw had first trains around 05:40 and last trains around 22:10, so check the day you travel. Beaune is also the rail point that connects to the shuttle boarding points that the organizers mention.
From Beaune, Volnay is about ten minutes by car. The organizers’ plan is to send visitors to car parks outside the village, with shuttle buses from the surrounding towns and carpooling encouraged. The shuttle timetable, stops and routes were still “to come” in the Beaune Tourism FAQ, and we found no published fares for 2027. For a sense of how this works in practice, the 2026 edition in Les Maranges used relay car parks with shuttles from neighboring communes. That was another village, so use it only as a pattern.
Parking is the real bottleneck. The organizers say visitor numbers often exceed the parking capacity of small villages like Volnay. If you drive, reach a car park early and do not plan to park in the village itself. Cycling is also possible: the Voie des Vignes cycle route runs from Beaune or Dijon, and bike parking near the site has been mentioned. Walking is the default inside the village, over several kilometers of narrow streets, so wear proper shoes.
Weather and what to pack
Late January in this part of Burgundy is cold and damp rather than harsh. The Météo-France climate sheet for Dijon-Longvic, a station about 40 km away, gives 1991-2020 January figures: a mean minimum of -0.2 C, a mean maximum of 5.6 C, about 57 mm of rain, and rain of at least 1 mm on around 10 days in the month. Volnay sits higher on the slopes at 230 to 280 metres, so the mornings can be colder than in the city, and no source gives a Volnay station.
A 2027 forecast cannot be known in October 2026, so check it about a week before you travel. Pack layers, a warm hat and gloves for the early hours, and waterproof shoes with a good grip for the narrow village streets. Tasting is more comfortable when you are not cold, so a wind-proof outer layer matters more than a heavy coat.
Where to stay and how to split your days
Beaune is the practical base, with a rail station and a short drive to Volnay. Beaune Tourism points visitors to its accommodation pages for the places closest to the event, and its FAQ suggests Pommard and Meursault as quieter alternatives. If you plan to take the Dijon masterclasses or the day trips that start in Dijon, Dijon is a sensible base as well, about 18 minutes from Beaune by train. We found no source saying hotels are sold out, but the 2026 edition drew a large crowd, so book early wherever you choose.
The table below gives a starting point by traveler profile. The times are indicative and depend on the 2027 programme.
| Traveler | Suggested base | Festival day | Add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| First visit, one day only | Beaune | Sunday, which is usually calmer, or Saturday if you arrive early | Dijon masterclass on the other morning |
| Couple who want wine | Beaune | Saturday for the 30 January banquet, Sunday for the caveaux | Private six-cru day from Beaune on Sunday |
| Family with children | Beaune | Sunday, short visit | Children’s kit, skip the banquets |
| Budget trip | Beaune or Dijon | Sunday, with the train and shuttle | Dijon walk and no banquet |
Wine experiences around the weekend
The festival fills one or two days. The experiences below cover the rest of your trip. Each one is bookable on Viator, and we checked availability for 30 and 31 January 2027. Most start in Dijon or Beaune, so count the travel time before you book. Prices are shown per adult for a two-traveler booking. Private tours were not tested at other group sizes, so the figure may change with your party.
Masterclasses in Dijon: the most flexible option
Burgundy Wines Masterclass in Dijon
A two-hour class in Dijon, open on both festival days and starting at 11:00 each morning. It is the most flexible wine option in this guide because it fits before or after a Volnay visit.
Chardonnay Masterclass: Wine tasting in Dijon
A shorter, 45-minute tasting focused on Burgundy chardonnay, the white side of the same region. In our check only the Saturday 16:00 slot was open, so it works as a Saturday-afternoon option, not a morning one.
Full-day trips through the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune
Full-day tours run on both festival days, so you will have to choose: one day in Volnay and one on the road, or the reverse. Each one starts early, in Dijon or Beaune.
Small-Group Full-Day Tour of the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Beaune
A seven-and-a-half-hour small-group day from Dijon, starting at 09:45 on both festival days, covering the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune and the historic district of Beaune. It has the largest review count in this guide, more than four hundred. If you also want Volnay, check the timing carefully, because the tour and the village weekend compete for the same hours.
1 Day E-Bike and Wine Tour in the Côte de Nuits from Dijon
A seven-hour day on e-bikes from Dijon, with wine stops in the Côte de Nuits, starting at 09:30. It is the most physical option in this guide and is priced near the top of the range. The rating is excellent, but it rests on around thirty reviews, so read them before you commit.
Full-Day Private Tour: Six Premiers and Grands Crus from Beaune
A private seven-hour day from Beaune, starting at 10:00 on both days, with tastings of six premiers and grands crus. It is priced at the top of this guide’s range. It suits a couple or a small group that wants the Côte de Beaune without sharing the day with strangers.
Private tastings and a Dijon walk
Private Tasting in Beaune: The Best of Burgundy Wines
A private tasting of about 105 minutes in Beaune. In our check it ran only on Saturday 30 January, at 10:30, which clashes with the festival’s busiest morning. It suits a couple who will skip the early parade and join the caveaux later in the day.
Explore Dijon in 60 Minutes with a Local
A one-hour walk with a local guide in Dijon, open on both days at 11:00. It is the lightest option here, and a good first orientation if you arrive the evening before. It has the fewest reviews in this guide, so treat the rating as an early signal rather than a settled verdict.
If the kit sells out or the dates do not fit
Many visitors will not get a kit, and that is the moment to switch to a plan that does not depend on the festival. Côte de Beaune in late January is quiet and very walkable. Beaune’s historic centre is the easiest place to start, with the Hospices de Beaune and the old town close together. From there, Volnay, Pommard and Meursault are short drives, and a day tour from Beaune or Dijon covers all three.
Cellar visits in winter depend on the estate. Many Volnay domaines work by appointment, and we did not find posted winter hours for specific estates. Call ahead and ask whether they receive visitors in January. If your route also takes in the neighbouring Beaujolais, our Beaujolais Nouveau guide for Beaujeu covers that region’s autumn wine release and its day trips from Lyon.
Mistakes to avoid
- Planning around 29-31 January: the festival runs on 30-31 January, and 29 January is a banquet evening
- Using an old banquet price or venue from a previous edition's FAQ
- Assuming you can buy a tasting kit at the door
- Driving into Volnay on Saturday without a car park or shuttle plan
- Confusing this weekend with the Hospices de Beaune wine sale in mid-November
- Booking a day tour that overlaps with the parade, the mass or your banquet
A good way to avoid all six is to decide early which day belongs to Volnay and which belongs to the road. Register and buy your kit first, book the banquet if you want one, and then fill the rest of your days with the wine experiences above. That order gives you the festival you came for, and a Burgundy trip that still works if the kit sells out.
Practical info
FAQ
What are the dates of the Saint-Vincent Tournante 2027?
The village weekend runs on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2027, in Volnay. Three banquets sit around it: Friday 22 January, Friday 29 January and Saturday 30 January. Some tourism pages and event listings show 29-31 January, which does not match the organizers' dates, so check saintvincentvolnay.fr before you book travel. Confirm the dates again a few weeks before you leave.
Do I need a ticket and a registration?
Yes, you need both. Registration is mandatory for every visitor, and tasting requires a kit that includes a collector glass and eight tasting tickets. Most sources say the kit is sold online only, through the official site, in limited numbers. Sale timing was reported differently for November 2026, so check the official site and buy as soon as the kit goes on sale, not later in the autumn.
Can I buy a tasting kit on the day?
Don't plan on it. Most sources describe the kit as online only, but Beaune Tourism's FAQ also mentions an on-site price, so the sources are not fully consistent. The safe plan is to buy in advance. If the kit has sold out by the time you read this, use the off-festival plan later in this guide as your fallback for the weekend.
How do I get from Paris or Dijon to Volnay?
Take a train to Beaune, then a shuttle or a taxi to Volnay, which is about ten minutes by car. From Paris Gare de Lyon the fastest trips take around two hours, though many need a change, often at Dijon. From Dijon, TER trains take about 18 minutes. The organizers plan shuttles from the towns around Volnay, but the timetable and car park locations had not been published when we checked.
Where should I stay for the weekend?
Beaune is the practical base, with a rail station and a short drive to Volnay. Beaune Tourism points visitors to its accommodation pages for the places closest to the event, and its FAQ suggests Pommard and Meursault as quieter alternatives. We found no source saying hotels are sold out, but the 2026 edition in Les Maranges drew around 60,000 visitors according to a Burgundy merchant's recap, so book early.
What is the weather like in Volnay in late January?
Typically near freezing at night and cool and damp by day. Météo-France's 1991-2020 figures for Dijon-Longvic, a station about 40 km away, show a January mean minimum of -0.2 C, a mean maximum of 5.6 C and about 57 mm of rain across roughly ten days. Volnay sits higher on the slopes, so mornings can feel colder than in town. Pack layers, a warm hat and waterproof shoes for narrow village streets.
Is the Saint-Vincent Tournante the same as the Hospices de Beaune wine sale?
No. The Hospices de Beaune wine sale is a separate event held in mid-November, in a different format. The Saint-Vincent Tournante is a village weekend at the end of January in Volnay, built around a tasting kit and tasting caveaux. The only link is timing: kit sales for the January festival are reported around the November sale, which is why people mix the two up.
Is the festival suitable for children?
Yes, a children's kit exists alongside the adult kit, and it comes with snacks, drinks and a few extras. Beaune Tourism quotes a low price for it, not yet confirmed for 2027, so check the official site. The Saturday crowds are the main difficulty with small children. A Sunday visit is usually calmer, so keep the day short, plan your shuttle or car park before you leave Beaune, and bring a snack for the walk between the caveaux.
Sources
- Saint-Vincent Tournante Volnay 2027, official site — Saint-Vincent Tournante 2027 organizers
- Banquets Volnay 2027, official page — Saint-Vincent Tournante 2027 organizers
- Saint-Vincent Tournante de Volnay, event listing — Beaune Tourism
- FAQ about the Saint-Vincent Tournante in Burgundy — Beaune Tourism
- Saint-Vincent Tournante, history and format — Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
- Volnay accueillera la Saint-Vincent Tournante les 30 et 31 janvier 2027 — Info-Beaune
- Saint-Vincent Tournante: ce qu'il faut savoir sur l'édition 2027 à Volnay — France 3 Régions
- Poster, glass and vintages: Volnay launches its Saint Vincent 2027 — Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
- Dijon-Longvic climate sheet, 1991-2020 normals — Météo-France