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Today's itinerary
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Private transfer from Dijon.
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Our first excursion will be to the Domaine des Lambrays in Morey-St-Denis. The super-talented winemaker Thierry Broin will be our host as we taste a selection of the great wines he makes at the Domaine. Thierry is dedicated to his craft and his passion comes through loud and clear in this private visit.
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After the tasting we continue south to Puligny-Montrachet and La Chouette. Suzanne makes us feel at ease and La Chouette is a perfect venue for our exploration of Burgundy over the next 4 days.
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This evening: Cocktails on the terrasse while listening to introductions to the area and program. Then we transfer for dinner at Ma Cuisine, a local hotspot with the best winelist in town.
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Overnight at La Chouette.
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Ma Cuisine
Pierre Escoffier and Fabienne Parra started a small bistrot in the late 1990s with an aim of having
a spot for wine lovers to eat well but more importantly to be able to drink well.
Having the finest restaurant cellar in Beaune, selling wines at reasonable prices (accompanied by excellent, unpretentious food) has turned out to be a winning formula. Initially, Pierre remembers with a laugh, it wasn’t the case as they waited for people to be converted. Then there was an article in the New York Times and the restaurant has been the hardest reservation in town to get ever since.
Dijon
This regional capital was the seat of the Dukes of Burgundy for centuries and is tremendously rich from an historic and cultural viewpoint. Filled with museums and historic monuments, Dijon is worth a visit when in Burgundy. Glazed rooftops, half-timbered houses, private mansions of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Saint Benign Cathedral, the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy all highlight a visit of this cosmopolitan city, as well as eight museums and a superb botanical gardens. Known around the world for its delicacies of Cassis, Pain d’Epice and Mustard, Dijon is a gourmet destination as well as an art history and wine destination.
La Chouette
Thierry and Suzanne Gazagnes have created this delightful and welcoming property. Located in the peaceful village of Puligny-Montrachet, La Chouette offers beautiful guest bedrooms, comfortable common spaces, and peaceful surroundings.
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Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy |
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