A small, tranquil gem. Resto La Jeannette 1 rue du Gaizot, 21220 Gevrey-Chambertin A Gevrey-Chambertin delight, Resto La Jeannette is a great little place for a relaxed bite and a light Sunday lunch. The menu is small and simple, with genuine dishes made from high-quality, fresh …
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Restaurants in Burgundy – My Current Choices: An Update
Many readers ask about restaurants in Burgundy and want to know where I eat, as well as where can one expect both good food and interesting wine. This is the newest edition of my favourites, with somewhat more elaborate coverage. Wine, ambience, and attitude There are a few important …
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Restaurant Guide: SushiKai
A classic sushi joint. Restaurant SushiKai 50 Rue Faubourg St. Nicolas, 21200 Beaune Restaurant SushiKai is located just outside the center of Beaune, on the main road heading towards the Côte de Nuits and Dijon. The outside is discreet and low key, but inside, a lovely, light dining …
Visit to Domaine les Astrelles – Tasting the 2022 Whites
Domaine les Astrelles is a relatively new, exciting estate located in Gevrey-Chambertin, on the industrial side of town east of the railway line. It is in fact a new iteration of the old Pierre Naigeon domaine. Les Astrelles is the name give to it by Isabelle and Jean-Marie Chapier, who …
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Frost and Risk of Damage
It's that time again - the time of nervous vignerons, the time of potential spring frost. On the night of April 18-19, frost hit parts of Burgundy. There are no reports of serious damage - yet - but the problem is ongoing this week, and we are now see candles lit in the most …