[2] Originally formed under the Ancien Régime and re-established in 1934,[3] the Chevaliers du Tastevin are based at the 12th-century château of Clos de Vougeot, in the French department of Côte d'Or.

The initial idea was to reinvigorate the Burgundian wine industry during the economic turmoil prior to World War II.

At investitures, prospective members are adorned with ornate robes similar to academic gowns worn by doctors of theology in sixteenth-century France, before being admitted upon the following proclamation – French: Par Noé, Père de la Vigne, Par Bacchus, Dieu du Vin, Par Saint-Vincent, Patron des Vignerons, nous vous armons Chevalier du Tastevin (English: 'Through Noah, Father of Vines, Bacchus, God of Wine, Saint-Vincent, Patron of Winemakers, we make admit you as a Knight of the Tastevin').

[8] The primary aims of the organization are "to hold in high regard and promote Burgundian produce, particularly her great wines and regional cuisine.

To maintain and revive the festivities, customs and traditions of Burgundian folklore," and "to encourage people from all over the world to visit Burgundy.