Burgundy and Alsace

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We spent the last few days driving through the wine routes of Burgundy and Alsace.

I didn’t really like Burgundy - it was cold and the wineries weren’t very accessible. They were either boring tasting rooms or exclusive estates. The town of Beaune (major town along the wine route) was not very lively. We entertained ourselves by visiting the old hospital in Beaune and touring the Chateau Meursault, along with a few smaller estates. My favorite part was seeing the underground cellars of these wineries. We walked through rooms after rooms filled with bottles arranged by vintage, most of them covered in a thick layer of dust. Wine from the region is fantastic.

The Hospices de Beaune

Wine cellar at Chateau Meursault

Alsace, just a couple of hours northeast of Burgundy, was fun. Although I have to admit, I liked it more for its cute German-style towns and pretty hills rather than its wine. Starting from Colmar, we drove through at least half a dozen picturesque villages, each only a few kilometers apart. Most of these villages look like they have not changed for hundreds of years. They were wonderful for quick strolls or as starting points for walks through surrounding vineyards. We walked a couple of short trails up to castle ruins, with great views of the vineyards and villages.

Enjoying a bretzel in Colmar, France

View from a vineyard walk

One of the more lively towns on the Alsace Wine Route