Crédits : Lina Tchalabi. Translation: Jill Harry. Picture: Maison Kalos
Gastronomy
Hostellerie de Levernois
Boasting 1,800 references, the cellar of the Hostellerie is real curiosity shop for winelovers. Each bottle is proudly inscribed in the large Book of Wines. 80% of them come from Burgundy’s most magnificent terroirs. What better place than Levernois to flaunt the colours of this wine-producing region?
A land of “grands crus”, Burgundy contains unsuspected treasures in each village endowed with its own particularity. Two varieties reign supreme, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, expressed in an infinite number of nuances. From Chablis to Meursault, the Côte de Nuits to the Côte Chalonnaise, each terroir writes its own signature. Climate, exposure, composition of the soil – clay-limestone, marl or pebbly –, define the essence of each vintage. This diversity of small plots known as the “Climats du Vignoble de Bourgogne” has won their inscription in UNESCO’s World Heritage. It is in this spirit of respect for the soil that the Hostellerie’s wine-list has been composed, inviting wine-lovers and the curious to explore the subtleties and unique impressions only offered by Burgundy wines.
In the cellar, grand classics rub shoulders with insider vintages, unearthed with real passion. “It is not enough to propose famous labels, you also have to offer rare and unexpected vintages, capable of surprising the most discerning palates,” explain the sommeliers. While a “wow” effect is guaranteed at table, enjoyment is not limited to tasting. It also has its place in interactions between sommeliers and guests. No obligations here, but rather an enlightened suggestion, a conversation in all humility. And a perfect pairing of dishes and wines? “That which arouses emotion”, they say with a knowing smile.
