The first guide to wineries, modeled after the restaurant guide, was unveiled at the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy in Dijon. Titled Michelin Grape Selection, it features 94 wineries for the 2026 edition. Alongside nine wineries awarded three grapes, 20 received two, 33 received one, and 32 were placed in the consolation (?) category of selected wineries.
Leading Burgundy Wine Producer
The renowned Lalou Bize-Leroy (94) is the only producer with two wineries holding the three-grape rating: Domaine Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay. For years, she was also a co-owner of a third, the most famous estate Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
The French tire manufacturer launched the Michelin Guide in 1900 to provide drivers with information on roads, accommodation, and auto mechanics.
All for the sake of tires
It was an instant success, boosting the demand for cars and, consequently, for tires. They include restaurants as well, and introduced the Michelin star system in the 1920s.
Michelin announced the guide to the best wineries last year, following its acquisition of The Wine Advocate, the project of the world's most renowned wine critic, Robert Parker.
Region by region... When will Croatia join?
We are awaiting the Michelin Grape Selection for other famous wine regions, and eventually, why not, for Croatia as well. We have been included in the restaurant guide since 2024. Read here to see who has earned Michelin stars in Croatia over the years.