We're interested in a winery lunch--any suggestions for a place with good atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and great food? We're hoping to experience a multi course wine paired meal in a winery. We're staying in Beaune and would like to find a place in or near Beaune. Thanks for suggestions.
Posted by
Park Ridge, IL
524 posts
Shirin
For a start, I would email your hotel and ask for their suggestions. Your hotel will have a vested interest in keeping you happy so they will be a good resource. Also, find the local tourism organization online to get their advice. With this information, you should be able to find more reviews to fine tune your options. Bobbie
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Have a great time. And we know you'll be careful, but if driving after your winery lunch, note that French law is - surprising to some travelers - more strict than our laws here on blood alcohol levels: about .6 there compared to our 0.8. Easier to get over the limit and enforcement is strict. Not a good way to spend some of your vacation. It's why some of those posting here choose to do wine tours where someone else is doing the driving.
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Boston
4132 posts
There is one in Aloxe-Corton that was a highlight of my trip 5 years ago. it was a tasting lunch--more about the wine than the food, though the food was great too. Here's how it worked; prices may have changed. There are 3 menus, all with the same food, traditional Burgundian fare like Jambon Persile and Coq au Vin. E30 gets you, as I recall, 4 very good wines; E40 6 good wines including some grand cru, and E60 6 great wines. The wines include but are not limited to those of the winery, and the staff is very knowledgeable. If you are after a higher class of food (though this was very good) then this sort of thing is not for you--it is more about the wine than the food. You'd be better off finding a nice restaurant. But I really recommend this. Ah, this is it:
http://www.domainesenard.com/english/premiere.html