We are all feeling like we are carrying a food baby the last couple of days.
We spent a few great days with our Belgian family, Les Jordans, in and around the Cote D'Or, Burgundy's golden slope- now especially so as the leaves slowly turn red to brown.
Weather has been magnificent for touring and all things food. Above is the view from Chateau Gris, the only white white in the red dominant Nuits Saint Georges. The last day it went from 26ish and sunny, to pouring rain and low clouds.
Same shot, one day apart, from our gite/b&b in the hills behind Corton.
We were very fortunate to try some great wines in some very special spots. Thank you Roh for an unbelievable itinerary.
Chateau Gris provided an opportunity to try some 13' grands and premiers crus from some of Trav and John's fave vineyards. Charmbolle Musigny,Clos Vougeot and Grands Échezeaux/ Échezeaux highlights.
A couple of great food firsts this trip. A fantastic double cream cheese from Gevrey-Chambertain, escargots, pigeon, and an interesting sausage made of the private parts of pigs (thanks Roh for not telling be beforehand;) also, a fish that tastes a lot like Cray- called Lotte. Stringy, sweet, white flesh.
Finished up our Burgundy adventure with our Dijon family for a whistlestop before we head to our next location. Have not decided yet, better quickly!
Happy to hear John has a favourite vineyard already and that Rach has eaten fondue. xxx
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