Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Glory That is Burgundy

In this occasional series, I shall be looking at some of the many places, people, wines and specialities that have conspired to make Burgundy a household name throughout the region and beyond.

Burgundy! The very name is enough to send shivers down the spine of any gastronome worth his salt. Snails and gingerbread (best consumed together) and quickly washed down by one of those superb Burgundy red wines which, like the rest of us, should be left to mature in oak casks!

In the next few days, I shall be visiting the fabled city of Beaune. So please watch this space.

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