De Cep en Verre

The Hautes-Côtes Festival

De Cep en Verre is a festive event that has been celebrating the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune through wine, crafts, and live performance since 2004. Every first weekend of August, the historic center of Nolay, a charming medieval village located 18 km from Beaune, transforms into a festive village where winemakers, artisans, and street artists gather.

Winemakers and Artisans United

The heart of the event is a crafts village with around forty exhibitors inviting visitors to discover and share their craft: potters, glassblowers, blacksmiths, weavers, and local creators. In parallel, eight winemakers from the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune offer tasting workshops of their wines, all committed to sustainable practices (HVE certification, organic or biodynamic farming).

Shows and Entertainment

De Cep en Verre would not be complete without its street performances that liven up the streets and squares of Nolay: concerts, jugglers, fire-eaters, wandering musicians, and artistic performances create a festive and friendly atmosphere throughout the day. Admission is free, and a tasting pass for 7 euros (glass included) allows access to the winemakers' workshops.

The De Cep en Verre Rally

On Sunday, a walking rally through the vineyards of the Hautes-Côtes completes the program. This hiking route, from 9 am to 2 pm, includes a meal at a wine estate, offering a sporty and gourmet discovery of the terroir (18 euros for adults, 9 euros for children under 12).