BURGUNDY,WITHITS
historyandworld-
renownedterroir, is
a veryspecialplace.
Thisis mythirdtrip
withTastesOf
Burgundyandit’s
alwayssucha pleasure;
I’vealreadymadeplans
fora returnin 2021.
Guestsarriveona Friday
afternoon at theChateaudeBarbirey
in the Vallee de l’Ouche,andaregreeted
with a glass of Champagne.Wandering
through the chateau,wetakein the
beauty of our surroundsasweapproach
the terrace that overlooksthelakeand
the park. This is thespotwherethe
evening’s aperitifs,Champagnesand
gin and tonics, areenjoyedbyguests,
while they listentothesongbirdand
the chimes fromthelocalchurchbells.
Focusing on guests’relaxation,
Tastes of Burgundyis a trulyluxurious
way to recharge,withthechateau’s
peaceful groundsandenvirons
making the idealbackgroundagainst
which to unwind.Ourwelcomedinner
is casual, with freshlyshuckedGillardeau
oysters and lemoncheeksservedon
the terrace, the agedribeyerestingin
anticipation of beingsmotheredwith
a sauce bearnaise.CLOCKWISE: Chateau
de Barbirey; streets of
Burgundy; the
chateau’s manicured
grounds; taking in the
impressive surrounds;
Guillaume Brahimi at
Beaune market (inset);
snacks, Burgundy
style. OPPOSITE: one
of many leisurely
lunches offered
on tour.
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