Wine Tasting in Bourgogne

We've been intentionally learning about local foods as we've pedalled around France, and Bourgogne was certainly the place to learn more about wine. Julien provided a good initial introduction, as he works to make software for viticulturers. We talked about the protected appelations for wine, the specificity of each region, grape variety and parcel of land, and disease-resistance of the vines. Of course we also wanted to go to a tasting to see for ourselves. Luckily, while we were in Arcenant one of the local domaines, La Domaines Les Cocotes, had an open house and so we were able to talk directly to the viticulturer about her vineyards and taste a whole range of wines. Claire needed some rest after the short nights and big days, and when she woke up from her nap it was scorching hot. The logical activity was heading back to La Source in the cool forest to play in the creek, and we were lucky to find some friends to play with in the cold water. For dinner Julien and the boys fired up their spiffy portable wood-fired pizza oven and we enjoyed delicious homemade pizzas for our last night together.Read more