Grand Cru to Chablis, Merci!

I absolutely loved our short time in the Burgundy region of France. We stayed at the Emeritage de Corton, an adorable chateau near Beaune, for 4 days around my birthday. The beautiful property was surrounded by vineyards and beautiful gardens, and a little farm with goats and chickens.

I learned so much about the wine from this region. The whites are 100% chardonnay and the reds, 100% Pinot Noir, Tyler and my favorites, respectively. For wine tasting, we learned the quality ranges from bottles labeled by the regions/appellations, the villages or the Premiere or Grand Cru's, which are decided by committee as the best plots in the region, usually on the steep hills in the region. I have never liked California chard, but here, I fell in love with Pouilly-Fuisse. The light, buttery, crisp wine was a perfect pour for lunch (and sometimes breakfast). And the Pinots were to die for.

Tyler surprised me with a babysitter for a dinner out, our first night sans Presley in nearly 2 months. The weather was the perfect Autumn chill, especially after the hottest month ever in Spain. Au Revoir France!