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My travel in Burgundy was interrupted suddenly with an accident while cycling through the vineyards. After two days in Beaune hospital with 6 broken ribs and fractured shoulder, my journey continued into the Rhone Valley. I was unable to complete my appointments with Burgundy producers but I was happy to move on. Bordeaux, Tuscany, Burgundy – these are special places to wine geeks like no other.
The town of Beaune, located 3 hour drive from Paris and 25 miles from Dijon, is a WINE TOWN. Quaint, Old World Europe with cobble streets, B&B’s and hotels, the walled village has many restaurants, wine bars and tasting rooms – a Wine-Guy paradise!
A short distance from downtown Beaune is Route des Grands Crus, 36 mile road through world famous vineyards such as Romanée-Conti and Montrachet. From Beaune riding north, Cotes de Nuit has 25 of 36 Grand Crus (primarily red). The vineyards around Beaune and riding south, Cotes du Beaune has 11 Grand Crus (primarily white).
If you enjoy Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, you should try Burgundy wine. Simply said, red Burgundy is PINOT NOIR and white Burgundy is CHARDONNAY.
Cheers,
Bob the WineGuy 
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Bob, so sorry to hear of your accident!! I wish you a speedy recovery! You remember, I have unique experience with your type of injuries-“I feel your pain”. Hope you feel better soon
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Yes, I remember and “I feel the pain” but pain meds are a beautiful thing. Seeing doc tomorrow to determine if surgery required for shoulder.
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Oh No! Sorry about your accident! But it sounds like you recovered quickly or at least the wines are helping to ease your pain!
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No vino for awhile until I’m done with pain meds.
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Bob,
Hope all is well. See you when you get back
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Thanks for well wishes. Are we going to Bordeaux next year?
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Did you break the ribs and fracture the shoulder?
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LOL, You read well…Didn’t I say this?
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Sorry to hear about your injuries, but you were wearing a Chianti jersey in Burgundy. Coincidence? Glad to hear you are better! Rubber side down, my friend!
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My plan was to buy a Burgundy Jersey but circumstances, ie trip to hospital, did not allow it. Fortunately my injuries are not severe and I will be back in the saddle by Labor Day.
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