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20 สิงหาคม 2023
Generally in a review I prefer to get the bad stuff out of the way first - on arrival on a Thursday afternoon after a 400 mile drive, the four of us checked into the hotel, dumped our bags and rushed down to their lovely terrace for a much anticipated glass of bubbles (well, we were in the Champagne region after all!). Unfortunately we had the snootiest, most unhelpful waiter we have just about ever come across, even in France. We didn't let it spoil our enjoyment and in fact his grumpiness made us chuckle, plus we were able to ignore him once the bubbles were poured! We only booked into the hotel for one night on our journey down to Beaune, mainly so that we didn't have to drive anywhere after our meal in their acclaimed 3* Michelin restaurant. Stunning and luxurious is the only way to describe the rooms: very spacious and stylishly decorated so that you actually wanted to stay in the rooms! However we had a table booked taking our newly married son and partner down memory lane: on a trip in 2019 they accidentally came across the restaurant and have eulogised about ever since, so this trip was a part of their wedding gift. They were very nervous because things could have vastly changed following COVID lockdown but worry was needless. The meal was sublime and worthy of every accolade in all respects: the 7 course menu that evening was surprising in that there was not a single item that any of the 4 of us didn't like - we oved it! After all this time the only dish we can't remember was the opener - Vine Shoot but every other course (Crab, Fennel, Brill, Squad Pigeon Pie, Cheeses, P. Richard's Srawberry) was truly memorable, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We all had an outstanding experience for what was a sidebar to our main goal - Olivier Lefflaive winery to stand on the hallowed grounds of Puligny Montrachet! It turned out that the Winery and L'Assiette Chamenoise were the outstanding experience of the trip - and only wish we had stayed with them for a second night. All other staff were supremely efficient, knowledgeable, and Friendly!
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