Moulin-a-Vent on the N7

Jan 25, 2022

After my brief visit to Beaune, I drove on to deliver the hire car that had replaced my broken down Skoda, which was still en panne in a garage somewhere outside Orleans. I have described its rather tragic last moments earlier in my blog, and gradually it was becoming...
Beaune and the Musee de Vins

Beaune and the Musee de Vins

Jan 25, 2022

My visit to the Musee de Vin at Beaune was a vivid reminder of how important wine has been in the history of the Bourgogne region.

A Glimpse of the Cote Chalonnais

Jan 24, 2022

Côte Chalonnaise Our brief visit to the Côte Chalonnais provided a tantalising glimpse of the wine wonders of the region, rather than the full experience. This was partly because it was January, and partly because it was a Sunday, not a good combination for...

First steps in the Maconnais

Jan 24, 2022

Exploring The Mâconnais From our base in Mâcon, I drove out to several of the southern Mâconnais villages: first to Vinzelles, then on to Fuissé, then Pouilly and then Solutré. These all lie within a few kilometers of each other, and although the Caves were all shut,...

Macon Degustation

Jan 23, 2022

Wine Tasting in Macon My favourite place to taste wine around Mâcon was Les Vins d’Anges. This is located close to the centre and has a Oenoteca machine that allows the clientele to sample small taster volumes of good and high quality wine at a reasonable price. The...