This has to be a wine buff’s
dream location. What a simple concept and how
successfully delivered! Here you have the chance to
taste a whole range of burgundies over a simple yet excellent set menu. Those who have been regular visitors will remember Pascal Wagner who oversaw the transition over to the new Hotel. As happens, Pascal has moved on to, I think, take a degree and he has been replaced by Julie
Leflaive, Olivier’s daughter, who happily for us speaks excellent English. The format is that you work up from the basic chardonnays to the top wines. These are
only tastings, so the glasses are not
heavily charged, but the selection makes for a most
enjoyable lunch.
The original “La Table” that
we have visited several times was such a successful
formula that the Leflaive brothers have acquired a
house on the opposite side of the square and opened a
larger restaurant and a 13 bedroom hotel. The hotel
(
La Maison d’Olivier Leflaive) is very elegant, combining a period building
with modern fittings. The restaurant offers a menu
that is designed to complement the range of Domaine
wines that are divided into two flights.
A meal like this in the heart of
Puligny Montrachet? What more could one ask for? It is
very popular, so booking is essential.
