Category Archives: Burgundy

Printemps de Monthélie

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

The village of Monthélie sits on the Côte de Beaune between Auxey-Duresses to the west and Volnay, a bigger name with a much bigger reputation, to the east.  Down the hill and across the D973 is Meursault, a village acclaimed … Continue reading →

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A delightful lunch in the Mâconnais

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

The view from the restaurant’s terrace La Courtille de Solutré sits in a wonderful spot in the sleepy village of Solutré-Pouilly underneath the Roche de Solutré, an imposing rock that towers over the local landscape of Mâconnais vines. Seduced by … Continue reading →

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Supper at Auberge Le Petit Blanc, Nr Mercurey

Posted on June 6, 2010 by

Having driven past Le Petit Blanc many times en route to the Côte Chalonnaise wine towns of Mercurey, Givry and Rully, I was looking forward to trying it last weekend on a child-free visit to Burgundy. Having said that, we … Continue reading →

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