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BurgundyWineries of Burgundy

By Roxanne Bridger, traveller and writer on behalf of momondo.

Take a tour round the Wineries of Burgundy

Burgundy - the very heart of French tranquillity, beautiful wine country all in a fairy tale setting that once belonged to powerful dukes and duchesses. With a history that includes the rumblings of wealth and power, Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War, Burgundy is an alluring and fascinating destination in rural France.

Today, the booming wine region is known for being one of the most gastronomically indulgent capitals of the world - and what better setting to feast from dusk till dawn at some of the world’s best wineries and vineyards. But to be fair, tales of château living, expensive vintage champagne and Michelin starred cuisine doesn’t exactly conjure up images of the budget traveller. But, you may be in for a surprise to know that Burgundy is one of the best value for money destinations - if you know where to go and it’s easy to find out with a bit of savvy planning and research.

Flights to the region are also good value for money, which is part and parcel of why the destination is affordable. With less money spent on getting there, you can really splash out a bit and enjoy some world class dining and some serious libations. The flight comparison site momondo.com has a flight insight tool helping you find the best times to travel on a budget.

The laid back atmosphere of the countryside makes Burgundy the perfect holiday destination for everyone from the young backpacker to the more refined traveller who is after a few more creature comforts.

So if you are looking for a good couple of wineries and vineyards to visit while you are in Burgundy, we have rustled up a list of our favourites.

Vignerons des Terres Secrètes

Located in the heart of the Mâconnais village in the region of Prissé, this winery, which is actually a co-op, was founded by a group of local wine growers in the late 1920s. From humble beginnings it has evolved into being one of the most successful wineries of its kind. It has continued to grow in leaps and bounds merging with other co-ops in the surrounding areas of Sologny and Verze.

Together, some 400 small community vineyards harvest a collective 908 hectares for their winery. And the result is a resounding success. They have onsite accommodation in the manor amidst the vineyards, offer gourmet weekend tours, are host to the Secret Jazz festival and offer any traveller the perfect wine breakaway.

Domaine Buisson-Charles

This family owned and operated winery is a small operation by vineyard standards, working with some 6 hectares of land to produce some of the finest wines in the region. Known for their award winning white wines, their farming concept that they have spent years striving to achieve includes being completely organic in terms of wine production.

Their established vineyards have vines that are almost 100 years old with the 3rd generation of family keeping a watchful eye. The surroundings are humble, but their wines command an audience. The wines are excellent value for money which means they are sold out often, with owner Patrick declaring they have ‘’aspirations for trophy pricing’’ making it one of the most authentic vineyard experiences in the area.

Domaine Chavy-Chouet

13 hectares of sprawling vineyards spilling out over an impressive five villages - Pommard, Meursault, Volnay, Puligny-Montrachet and St. Aubin, where many of the existing vines are some of the original ones planted by owner Romaric Travy’s grandmother, who was Ropiteau. And even though they only started their own bottling in the 80s, by 2005 they were bottling some 25,000 of their own wines alone.

The seventh-generation wine making family offers the wine visitor a fascinating history and a gorgeous location in some of Mother Nature’s finest offerings. Do not leave without sampling their Chavy-Chouet, Meursault 1er Genevrières.

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