Pommard, a wonderful red wine from Burgundy which also produces mustard and chocolate

Most people associate Burgundy with wine but it is also famous for its mustards, moutardes de dijon such as Fallot in Beaune keep the tradition alive. Chocolate also has its place. Amongst the younger generation of master chocolatiers, Fabrice Gilotte offers outstanding products. The region also counts many top notch restaurants. Here is a review of Lunch at Restaurant Stephane Derbord by Clotilde of Chocolate and Zucchini.

The red wine included in the basket is a Pommard 1er Cru ‘Les Epenots’ (Coron Pere et Fils). This 1999 vintage comes from the cellar of an anonymous frenchman.

To help you locate the various towns check this map

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To quench your thirst without getting tipsy, ask for a citron presse

I mentioned yesterday citron presse versus pastis. Well what can be better than fresh squeezed lemons, a pitcher of fresh water and 2 doigts de sucres (a sprinkle of sugar). So you know what to ask le garcon (the waiter) on your next trip to France when you sit down in a cafe.

Loua posted this wonderful picture (taken this month) on Flickr.

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Welcome to French Country Basket

I like this picture. C’est genial (cool). I don’t know too many people who can ride a bike while holding a baguette. The only thing that’s missing from the bike is a basket. I hope he was drinking a citron presse rather than a pastis.

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