Route des grands crus

We couldn’t resist a little drive along la route des grands crus, to visit the small village of Puligny Montrachet, which produces probably my favourite white wine in the world, and in such a beautiful setting.

We then stopped off in the town of Mersault, for a little wander and a coffee in the square outside the rather impressive town hall, with a typically Burgundian tiled roof.

We then headed north up to Nuit-Saint-Georges for a little lunch stop. Brian couldn’t resist ‘les escargots’ in the typical buttery, garlic sauce. I’m satisfied with just a bit of bread dipped in the sauce. He does love to have them when we make a visit to Burgundy, where it’s one of their regional dishes.

There’s a good degustation to be had at Moillard in Nuit-Saint-Georges, which gives you the opportunity to try wines from across the region. Brian and Nigel decided they would go for the 8 bottle tasting which included one grand cru (not shown). They thoroughly enjoyed the selection and, of course, couldn’t resist but buy a bottle or two.