From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours took place from Sunday, July 02 - Thursday, July 13, 2023. The tour started in Lyon and ended in Paris.
Walk in the Vineyard, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Jessiaume in Santenay, Côte de Beaune, with DG/ Winemaker William Waterkeyn - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Guided Vineyards Walk around Meursault with Karoline Knoth, Author of "Castles and Châteaux in Meursault" - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Menu du Jour Lunch at Restaurant L’Agastache in Volnay, with Caroline (Service) and Nunzio Iacono (Kitchen), Michelin and Gault Millau Listed - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Guided Tour of Château de Rully by Owner Count Raoul de Ternay, with Tasting of Domaine Rully Wines - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Le Relais de Saulx in Beaune - MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This characterful establishment (1673) in the heart of Beaune not far from the Hospices, has been taken over by Charles Danet, formerly of the Parisian Timbre. It would be an understatement to say that he hasn’t lost any time fitting into Burgundy! His hallmark signature shines through the market-fresh, wholesome menu that he himself defines as “homemade seasonal cooking”.
Le Relais de Saulx in Beaune - L'avis de Gault&Millau (12/20)
Le Timbre, in Paris – Because the French capital is cramped and fast-paced, so should the best places to eat in Paris
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PARIS, France – Eating in Paris is not an easy task. There are hundreds of wonderful establishments scattered around the city. Certain neighborhoods have it better than others do. There are clichés and tourist traps everywhere. And then, there are young chefs working their tails off to offer inventive food at a fair price. I think Le Timbre should be put on top of the list of best places to eat in Paris.
In
this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visits some of the best
restaurants in Europe. From France to Switzerland via the Czech
Republic, here are the best places to sample the delights of some of the
best chefs on the planet. Follow it with the hashtag #CedricInEurope.
The question of where to eat in Paris might lead to certain common answers. Some of the most sought-after restaurants in Paris—by tourists that is—namely the ultra-classic Rotonde, the archetypal Relais de l’Entrecôte, the characteristic Dôme and the textbook Coupole, are all in the same neighborhood: Montparnasse. However, astute diners might find that these places are overpriced and overrated.
Instead, head to Le Timbre, a tiny restaurant held by chef Charles Danet and front-of-the-house Agnès Peyre. There, you’ll find an almost-fixed menu of great, modern, carefully plated, delicious dishes. Chef Danet prepares everything himself.
Yep! I’m quoting myself! Cheap, right? It’s from this overview article I wrote on behalf of Air Transat.
I’m reproducing these words on here simply because I want to point out that the best places to eat in Paris necessitate a certain amount of research. It’s clearly not akin to finding a needle in a hay stack (because that’s a stupid saying anyway, just set the haystack on fire and you’ll find your needle). No, it’s more like getting ready for a job interview: if you only cover the basics, you’re doing it wrong.
There are more than 1400 restaurants included in the Michelin guide for Paris only. It’s a good starting point, but it’s not good enough.
What you need, is good friends who are locals… or The Fine Dining Blog.
Best Places To Eat In Paris – Le Timbre: The Restaurant
At Le Timbre, you’ll find two people, and two people only: chef Charles Danet, and front-of-the-house Agnès Peyre, and they’re co-owners and do everything themselves.
The name means “the stamp”, as in postage stamp, and it’s for good reason: it’s absolutely tiny, cramped; leaving your table to head to the bathroom is just as complicated as doing so on an airplane; Ms. Peyre looks like a ballet dancer swooshing between the tables. The décor is all woods, and blackboards, and old tiles, and old-fashioned metal chairs.
The most impressive thing about this tiny restaurant is the fact that chef Danet is by himself to tend the two services of 20 seats. Just like at le Cézanne in Munich, all the food is prepared ahead of time and assembled at the last second. Isn’t sous-vide cooking wonderful?
And the food itself is methodical and delicious. This includes a green apple, avocado and raw bonito first course: acidic, sweet, fatty, light-tasting. And a very nice leg of lamb with potato purée and a few vegetables.
But the dish that made my heart sing was the the ris d’agneau, lamb sweetbreads, with a tasty parmesan espuma on top. The sweetbreads were crisp on the outside, supercreamy on the inside, and the slight iodine taste of the offal was playing against the wine, a Coteaux du Giennois, Champ Gibault, 2014, by Florian Roblin.
Of course, the desserts were on the simpler side, with the one-man-band and all. I had the luxury to taste two of them, but what wowed me the most, was the choice of dessert wine by Ms. Peyre: Domaine Elodie Balme, Rasteau, vin doux naturel. It’s woody, sweet, and the aftertaste is very chalky, which doesn’t make much sense considering the syrupy texture of the wine. Ah, the French terroir and all of its surprises!
One last note: if you can’t get in le Timbre – it wouldn’t be surprising since they only have 20 seats and they’re usually reserved well in advance – try Wajda, which is a block away. It’s great too!
Arriving at Le Relais de Saulx in Beaune
Menu
Annette had chosen with Charles Danet and Agnès Peyre the following menu ahead of our visit.
Dinner
Like at Le Timbre in Paris at Le Relais de Saulx in Beaune, the restaurant staff consists of only two people: chef Charles
Danet, and front-of-the-house Agnès Peyre. The maximum dinners served is limited at 18. As a result, of course, service is slow by American standards.
Bye-bye
Annette and I stayed a bit behind and talked with Charles and Agnès about their experience sofar in the Bourgogne, compared to Paris.
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Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Chermette in Saint-Vérand, Beaujolais, with Martine and Jean-Etienne Chermette - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
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Dinner at Restaurant Château de Pizay in Belleville-en-Beaujolais - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
In the Most Prestigious AOC in the Mâconnais: Pouilly-Fuissé, France
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Ferret in Fuissé, Poully-Fuissé, Mâconnais, with the Outgoing DG/ Winemaker Audrey Braccini and Incoming DG/ Winemaker Clément Robinet - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
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Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Beaune, Bourgogne
Dinner at Restaurant La Table du Square in Beaune - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Walk in the Vineyard, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Jessiaume in Santenay, Côte de Beaune, with DG/ Winemaker William Waterkeyn - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Guided Vineyards Walk around Meursault with Karoline Knoth, Author of "Castles and Châteaux in Meursault" - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Menu du Jour Lunch at Restaurant L’Agastache in Volnay, with Caroline (Service) and Nunzio Iacono (Kitchen), Michelin and Gault Millau Listed - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Guided Tour of Château de Rully by Owner Count Raoul de Ternay, with Tasting of Domaine Rully Wines - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
Dinner at Restaurant Le Relais de Saulx in Beaune, with the Couple Charles Danet, Chef, and Agnès Peyre, Service, 12/ 20 Points Gault Millau - From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours
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Lunch and Wine Tasting at La Table de Olivier in Puligny Montrachet with Olivier Leflaive – Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour by ombiasy WineTours 2016, France
Guided Walk in the Grand Cru Montrachet Vineyards, an Hour with Icon Olivier Leflaive and Wine-pairing Lunch at Restaurant La Table d’Olivier Leflaive of Maison Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune
Tasting at Château de Pommard in Pommard, Côte de Beaune.
Tasting at Domaine Faiveley in Nuits St. Georges - Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours
Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Faiveley in Nuits-Saint-George, Côte de Nuits
Menu du Jour Lunch with Wine Tasting with Sommelier Emmanuel Thibout at Restaurant Le Vintage, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret
Cellar Tour and Tasting at Louis Jadot in Beaune with Thibaud Marquis, US Reprsentative of Louis Jadot
Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Armelle et Bernhard Rion in Vosne Romanée, Côte de Nuits - Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours
Bus Tour Through the Vineyards of Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, with Melissa Rion and Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine
Rion, Vosne-Romanée
Wine-pairing lunch at Domaine Trapet, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits
Visit and Tasting: Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune – Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours, France
Tour of the Ancient Cellars and Tasting at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune
Wine and Music at "From Bach to Bacchus in Meursault", with Karoline Knoth
Visit: Hospices de Beaune – Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour by ombiasy WineTours 2016, France
Hospices de Beaune and its Wines - Guided Tour
Menu du Jour Lunch at Restaurant Au Creux de Vougeot
Visit of Château du Clos de Vougeot - Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours
Tour of Château du Clos de Vougeot
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars and other Wine Venues in Chablis, France
Dinner at Restaurant Hostellerie des Clos in Chablis
Tasting from Tank, Barrel and Bottle at Domaine Servin in Chablis, with Marc Cameron and François Servin
Wine Pairing Lunch, Cellar Visit, Vineyard Tour and Tasting at Domaine Jean Marc Brocard in Préhy, Chablis – Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours, France
Tour, Tasting and Lunch at Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard in Préhy, Chablis
Guided Tour at Fontenay Abbey (Bernard de Clairveau), Montbard
Champagne – An Introduction, France
French Champagne Houses and German Roots
Champagne Menu du Jour Lunch at Restaurant Chez Bellou in Gyé-sur-Seine, Champagne
Visit and Tasting at Champagne Jean Josselin, a Grower Champagne House in Gyé sur Seine – Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours, France
Cellar Tour and Tasting at Champagne Jean Josselin in Gyé-sur-Seine, Côte des Bar, Champagne, with Jean Pierre Josselin and Export Manager Sharona Tsubota
Tour of l'Avenue de Champagne in Epernay - Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2018 by ombiasy WineTours
Hanging out at the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, Champagne
Tasting at Champagne Maison Gamet in Mardeuil, Vallée de la Marne, with Philippe, Fabienne and Marianne Gamet
Cellar Tour and Tasting at Champagne Alfred Gratien in Èpernay
French/ Thai Fusion Dinner at Restaurant Cook’In in Épernay (Bib Gourmant Michelin), with Chef Guillaume and Uma (Service).
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