In Burgundy (1)
Took the Eurostar to Paris, then headed to Dijon, and now I'm in Beaune. There's something thrilling about Burgundy.
Just one visit today - Joseph Drouhin. We met with Jean-Francois Curie and Philippe Drouhin and tasted through a large range of wines, including a wonderful 2007 Clos des Mouches Blanc and the excellent 2007 Montrachet.
Then it was off to dinner at Le Benaton (www.lebenaton.com) in Beaune - an excellent, ambitious restaurant, where we dined well, with some fantastic older bottles (2003 Montrachet, 1990 Clos des Mouches and 2000 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru). On the menu:
Les escargots de Bourgogne pieds de veau et anguille fumée en coque de pain , écume de brandade fondue de tomate et jus de persil (pictured above - a strange snail concoction where you had to inject your dish with parsley juice); and Demi pigeon du Louhanais désossé le filet rôti la cuisse farcie jus au mélilot (a delicious pigeon dish).
Labels: Burgundy, restaurants
4 Comments:
I'm insanely jealous, sounds like a wonderful trip.
Jamie - how's the 09 vintage shaping up?
"Le Poulet de Bresse" is a celebrated French organic CHICKEN ...and you were treated well given that starters at this restaurant come in at £25-30 each....
Mike, it's a lovely trip and I realize my good fortune
Anon(1), it seems good so far - nice weather during flowering, and good crop set.
Anon(2), apologies for the cut and paste error, correct dish now inserted.
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