Sep
2010
Uncorked In Burgundy
There are many indulgences to be had in life, but surely one of them would be the best of French vintage wine. Ask any native of Burgundy or Bordeaux and he’ll tell you that heaven is when you have a cold glass of the best Montrachet Bourgogne blanc (white) wine, or cremant de Bourgogne, or Saint-Bris, Chablis or Cotes D’Auxerre. And what better way to indulge your senses than peacefully cruising along one of France’s beautiful waterways, taking in the pretty waterside villages with their splendid chateaux and ancient churches.
The Charming canal du Nivernais in eastern France, reputed to be one of the prettiest waterways in France, is where you can also taste one of the best vintage wines. Here’s how you do it-You can rent a boat of any size or type from the many charter boat companies at their many canal bases. You can even go online to charter a boat.