Today is our first day exploring the Burgundy wine region. The Route des Grands Crus is Burgundy’s main tourist trail and today we visited the southern half. And what a pretty area it is.
Their are miles and miles of vineyards along the route all just starting to set grapes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the main varieties grown here.
The pretty village of Vougeot is as far north as we travelled today.
It is home to 12th century Chateau du Clos de Vougeot. Whilst the chateau is not open to the public part of the buildings house historical displays that we could visit.
We lunched in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
We dined at Cafe du Centre and it was another delicious menu. Entrees of Charcuterie each and mains of Sea Bass with Quinoa and Beef Bourguignon.
We passed some lovely places in the vineyards.
Jim suggests there is just one more chateau he would like to visit. Chateau de Savigny. Sounds good to me! Looks good to me!
But there was an ulterior motive – we are actually here to see an exhibition of cars, motorbikes, planes, fire engines, tractors……and more! The outbuildings are crammed with 9 different collections, which includes a paddock of nearly 100 fighter aircraft. The current owner has personally raced the Abarth cars.
What will tomorrow bring!
Margaret River & Beyond 
Sounds like a good trade off Kerry… planes, trains and automobiles for quilts and lace making! It all looks just gorgeous, especially the dining experiences you are enjoying. Carry on enjoying!
The food is amazing. We have not had one meal that we have not loved.
Hi Kerry and Jim
You’ve brought back memories for me. Le Chateau du Clos de Vougeot- in my 2015 travel book I have a photo of a friend and myself in front of the wagon with flowers.
I loved the region. We were staying at Nantoux, just out of Beaune. If I’m not too late- if you get to Beaune do check out the Hotel Dieu. 1443. Some of the Caves in the area were interesting too. The Cassius at Nuits St George was worth a visit.
So pleased your enjoying your travels.
Regards from chilly Margaret River,
Maxine
Thanks for the tips Maxine. We will check them out.
The old wooden structure inside looks like the makings of an old medieval trebuchet.
great pics, meals look good. Some old and odd-looking aircraft in the collection even one from the UK. Unusual to have them in a paddock nowhere near an airstrip, very interesting.
Unusual collection for a chateau. The wooden structure is a huge wine press.