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t was a pleasure to help Richard MacKichan & Greg Funnell for this article on the halowed wines and history of Romanée-Conti.
Romanée-Conti is the home of the world’s most expensive wine: a holy land for purple-mouthed pilgrims that is shrouded in fog, mystery — and scandal
Read MoreStep into culinary history with our exclusive seasonal Bread Oven dinners, where Chef Maciej Rynkowski transforms fresh garden produce into extraordinary five-course meals using our authentic 18th-century bread oven.
Read MoreChristmas in Burgundy offers a magical retreat from the commercial frenzy that often dominates the season elsewhere. Here, among the dormant vineyards and medieval villages, the holiday reveals itself in quiet traditions, exceptional gastronomy, and a pace that invites true celebration.
As December arrives, the historic towns of Burgundy transform with twinkling lights reflecting off cobblestone streets. The Christmas market in Dijon's Place de la Libération brings artisans from across the region displaying handcrafted ornaments, wooden toys, and regional specialties.
Read MoreWhile summer brings cyclists to Burgundy's rolling hills and vineyard-lined routes, winter unveils a different, equally enchanting side of this famed wine region. As temperatures drop and the vines retreat into dormancy, Burgundy transforms into a sanctuary of slow living and sensory pleasures.
The bare, twisted vines stand like sculptures against the winter sky, their silhouettes creating a delicate lacework across the landscape. Morning frosts dust the Côte d'Or with silvery crystals, while occasional snow blankets the hills in pristine white. The crowds have dispersed, leaving behind a tranquil countryside where you can hear the crunch of your footsteps on frozen ground and distant church bells echoing across the valleys.
Read MoreMy Burgundian bosom is swelling with pride after featuring in Dan Keelings Guided to Burgundy in The Financial Times.
Read MoreSome fun words about the joys of cycling and drinking wine in Burgundy in The Spectator from the enchanting Calla Jones Corner.
Read MoreSometimes you can just get too close to what you do, and it’s the keen eye of others that reminds you its all going well. Enjoy this bucolic piece of videography from the Jasper Wheeler @jasper.tosh
Last summer we had the pleasure of hosting France Télévisions at The Hungry Cyclist Lodge. Taking part in their regional France 3 showcase programme La tête à l'endroit, their question this week was whether Beaune and its surrounding villages was still the Burgundian capital for Epicureans.
Joining the illustrious company of Maison Joseoh Drouhin, Les Hospices de Beaune and Bouchard Père & Fils, we hosted the France 3 crew for a tour of the gardens, a light lunch on the terrace and a bicycle tour in the vineyards on our vintage tandem.
To enjoy the episode either click this link or the image below. Enjoy!
In June 2018 we had the honour of hosting Rick Stein in Auxey-Duresses and at The Hungry Cyclist Lodge. Filming his new BBC series Secret France the legendary British chef stopped by to taste wines from the village, eat some snails and dine with us at The Lodge.
Read MoreIt’s often hard to describe in words what we offer our guests at The Hungry Cyclist Lodge. So this summer we teamed-up with good-friends, pulled out a drone and went for bike ride in Burgundy.
If you are thinking about a visit to our little corner of the world, have a look at the music video we put together with a little help from John Lennon.
Enjoy Watching The Wheels.
A chronological collection of images from a year in The Hungry Cyclist Lodge gardens. The ideal place to unwind after a days cycling and wine tasting in the vineyards of Burgundy.
Read MoreI like to to collect things. A brocante is my favorite place to be and I have been known to come back with more things from the tip then I dropped of. Marginal returns I like to call them. So when a good friend offered me an oak wine fermenting vat, I dint hesitate.
Read MoreAsparagus is at its best when served simply, as with this classic French sauce.
Read MoreAs January draws to a close, the excesses of the holiday season are now a distant memory and it's time to start thinking about wine again. We are proud to announce that our delicious house red, The Thirsty Cyclist, Beaujolais Lantignié Rouge 2016 is now available in The UK from the fine folk at The Wine Beagle.
Read MoreAs the year goes bye I am never without the handy camera on my mobile phone, and below is a chronological collection of photographs I have posted on Instagram.
Read MoreIn the dark depths of winter, few recipes warm the soul more than a steaming bowl of French onion soup. At this time of year little grows in the garden but the sets of onions drying in the cellar are at their best.
Read MoreFor all its 'bucolic romance' picking grapes in Burgundy is back-breaking work. Seemingly endless days are spent bent-double, snipping at sticky grapes while steadily hiking up hill. The work is relentless and monotonous and high point of each day is lunch!
Read MoreThere is no dish that represents autumnal French comfort food like a Tarte Tatin. Slow-cooked apples from the tree, sweet caramel loaded with butter and a puff pastry that crumbles and oozes in equal measure, all come together for what has rightfully become a culinary French classic.
Read MoreLantignié is an exceptional off-the-beaten-path terroir of the Beaujolais that faces due south on the slopes below the Avenas pass. Here the granite subsoil is full of rare and precious minerals such as quartz, fluorspar and baryte, that provide plenty of fuel to the vines and complexity to the wines.
Read MoreAnother winter passes by, spring is in bloom and once again it is time to roll away the stone on The Hungry Cyclist Lodge for another busy season.
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