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Pouilly-le-Chatel, Denicé


Margaret Pilgrim

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We have just returned from an all too short stay at Pouilly-le-Chatel in the village of Denicé in Beaujolais. The property has been in the Chavelier family for generations, and the current Chaveliers have created several smart and tranquil guest quarters, surrounded by many comfortable outdoor sitting areas. At the top of the property is a magnificent swimming pool with a view all the way to the Jura.

Bruno and Sylvanie share the cooking of four course dinners several times a week. Their accomplished plates are accompanied by excellent wines from the domaine. Apero snacks of sauteed ravioletti with a hint of curry, sausage in croute, tapenade toasts, starters ranged from a fine garnished gaspacho to a soft-boiled egg with creme fraiche and caviar, and mains included roast duck legs, pork tenderloin and vegetables fresh from the garden. A cheese course had different accompaniments each night (violet syrup was an option with a fresh chevre on evening and was surprisingly good) and desserts were simple and excellent. There were generous amounts of coffee at both breakfast and dinner.

The Chaveliers are wonderful hosts who offer style and comfort and deliciousness at an absurdly low price for the quality.

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We have just returned from an all too short stay at  Pouilly-le-Chatel in the village of Denicé in Beaujolais.  The property has been in the Chavelier family for generations, and the current Chaveliers have created several smart and tranquil guest quarters, surrounded by many comfortable outdoor sitting areas.  At the top of the property is a magnificent swimming pool with a view all the way to the Jura.

Bruno and Sylvanie share the cooking of four course dinners several times a week.    Their accomplished plates are accompanied by excellent wines from the domaine.  Apero snacks of sauteed ravioletti with a hint of curry, sausage in croute, tapenade toasts, starters ranged from a fine garnished gaspacho to a soft-boiled egg with creme fraiche and caviar, and mains included roast duck legs, pork tenderloin and vegetables fresh from the garden.  A cheese course had different accompaniments each night (violet syrup was an option with a fresh chevre on evening and was surprisingly good) and desserts were simple and excellent.  There were generous amounts of coffee at both breakfast and dinner. 

The Chaveliers are wonderful hosts who offer style and comfort and deliciousness at an absurdly low  price for the quality.

Sounds interesting.Do you need a car to get there ? any thing else of interest,?

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We have just returned from an all too short stay at  Pouilly-le-Chatel in the village of Denicé in Beaujolais.  The property has been in the Chavelier family for generations, and the current Chaveliers have created several smart and tranquil guest quarters, surrounded by many comfortable outdoor sitting areas.  At the top of the property is a magnificent swimming pool with a view all the way to the Jura.

Bruno and Sylvanie share the cooking of four course dinners several times a week.    Their accomplished plates are accompanied by excellent wines from the domaine.  Apero snacks of sauteed ravioletti with a hint of curry, sausage in croute, tapenade toasts, starters ranged from a fine garnished gaspacho to a soft-boiled egg with creme fraiche and caviar, and mains included roast duck legs, pork tenderloin and vegetables fresh from the garden.  A cheese course had different accompaniments each night (violet syrup was an option with a fresh chevre on evening and was surprisingly good) and desserts were simple and excellent.  There were generous amounts of coffee at both breakfast and dinner. 

The Chaveliers are wonderful hosts who offer style and comfort and deliciousness at an absurdly low  price for the quality.

How much per night? And do you have to have demi-pension?

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Sounds interesting.Do you need a car to get there ? any thing else of interest,?
You can take the TGV from Paris to Macon but need to pick up a car there or, continuing by train, at Villefranche sur Saone. Pouilly-le-Chatel is perfect for visiting the Beaujolais Crus wine trail north to Brouilly, Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin a Vent, Saint Amour and more. Or the "Golden Stone" villages immediately to the south. These villages are perched literally on top of the world with views seemingly forever, vineyards hugging steep hillsides. These southern wines fall into the general Beaujolais category. Joy ride? Picnic? Taste wine? Have lunch on the terrace at a village restaurant?

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How much per night? And do you have to have demi-pension?

Our large ground floor room, across from the main house and with private entrance, king bed, good sitting area, bath and, should you need one, a wood-fired bread oven, was 95euros a night including breakfast. Dinners (30 euros) are by reservation only, not necessarily served every night and certainly not compulsory. They included aperitifs and white, rose and red wines as well as coffee or tea.

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