Burgundy

Tales of Burgundy 2018 Episode 3

When Thomas Jefferson embarked on his grand tour of France in 1787, he claimed the journey was for his health. A broken wrist sent him on a circuitous route, 1,200 miles south from Paris to take the mineral waters at Aix-en-Provence, and on the way he planned to fulfill his professional obligations as America's top envoy to France, researching French architecture, agriculture and engineering projects.But when he chose to begin his three-month journey in the vine-covered slopes of , Jefferson's daughter, Martha, became suspicious.
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Tales of Burgundy 2018 Episode 2

I remember
an old Danish bishop's saying to me that there are many ways to the recognition of truth, and that Burgundy was one of them.
-Isak Dineson
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Tales of Burgundy 2018 Episode I

 
Just back from four days in Burgundy tasting the gamut of pinot noirs, feasting on local delicacies often terminating with creamy epoisses while learning of the geological and political history of a region that was once the most powerful entity in Europe.
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Beautiful Burgundy

I’d been waiting for an opportunity to visit Beaune and especially the Hostellerie de Levernois, so when a room became available on July 4th I grabbed it. I knew we were getting close when the beautiful white Charolais cows could be seen sitting under shady trees.

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La Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin

Ever since its creation in 1934, the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin has set itself the task of promoting Burgundy, notably its wines and cuisine, preserving and reviving its traditional festivals, folklore and customs, and encouraging the development of tourism in the region.

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Chateau de Vault de Lugny/ Burgundy


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Private Chateaux in Burgundy

For me chateaux evokes visions of the Val de Loire-Chenonceau, Chambord and the grand crus of Bordeaux-Chateau Mouton Roschild, Chateau Haut-Brion, to name but a few.

I can now add Burgundy to the memories triggered by the word. On this trip I discovered the Chateau de Germolles and the Chateau Couches, both of which are in loving, private hands.

 
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A Bit of Beaune

Located in the heart of France’s Cote d’Or,  Beaune is an ideal spot from which to visit the wineries that produce some of the world’s most famous wines such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Meursault and Romanée-Conti
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