Gourmet products local specialties and wines Yonne

Near the statue of Vauban, here is an address that the greediest Avalonians know very well! For more than fifteen years, the Master Chocolatier Xavier Boucher has been offering his subtle chocolate and pastry creations, and his great specialities: the "Délices de Vauban" (pralines wrapped in sugar and fruit), the "Nougeottes" (caramelised roasted hazelnuts coated with chocolate) or the famous Burgundy snails... We also love the cookies, florentines and other shortbread. A real treat for our taste buds!

A cattle breeder in the village of Les Brosses, Sylvain Péchery devotes his entire production to short circuits. Every Saturday morning, he also offers his meats to a local clientele or to passing residents. Sausages, merguez and skewers are also available for your barbecues, as well as terrines, pâtés and stuffings, dried vegetables, apple juice from the farm etc. Please note that Sylvain Péchery's products are also on sale at the producer's shop Le Silo Rouge in Avallon, and at the grocery store of Asquins near Vézelay.

This estate cultivates its vines on 33 ha, ten of which are planted with Premier Cru. The wines are highly distinctive, with intense aromas of white flowers, rose and acacia honey on the nose and palate. A know-how that focuses on quality at every stage of production. As a result, the company's products can be found on all the best Burgundy tables, and even far beyond! The Hachette Wine Guide 2023 awarded Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 2019 2 stars and a Coup de Coeur.

The Domaine Fillon has specialized in vineyards for many generations. The estate consists of 37 hectares and offers Chablis and Côtes de l'Auxerrois wines (white, red and rosé). Chablis Premier Cru "Les Beauregards" and "Montmains", Chablis, and Petit Chablis are offered. And, on the Auxerrois side, a Saint-Bris, a Bourgogne Blanc and a Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre as well as a very good ratafia, and grape or cherry juices... all homemade! A production to be found also at the Caveau Fillon, rue Auxerroise in Chablis.

Situated in the small village of Irancy for four generations, the estate (11 ha) produces wines (in organic agriculture, labelled AB) mainly from the pinot noir grape variety. A controlled organic agriculture which gives the productions finesse and minerality. Red and rosé wines that exalt fruity, floral and spicy notes. To test, the Irancy "vaupessiot", "paradis" "palotte" or "mazelots", the rosé burgundies or the crémant de Bourgogne! An address to be discovered, and a friendly welcome!

Olivier and Nelly Morin raise their vines on 12 hectares, and propose white and red Burgundy Chitry wines, but also Chablis, Burgundy Aligotés, Irancy wines and Burgundy crémants. It is in the respect of soils and cultures that grow their vines, and that are elaborated balanced wines, fruits of a soil which knew to keep all its natural richnesses. In fact, the Morins have won numerous awards: each year, their production is distinguished by the best specialized guides!

Cheese lovers enjoy buying their products in a real cheese shop! In Brion, the cheese maturer Leroux offers you a delicious choice for your taste buds. Seven specialities are on his menu: farmhouse cheese matured in Chablis, Chaource, Le Bussy cheese, farmhouse Soumaintrain cheese, farmhouse St Florentin cheese, Brillat Savarin and farmhouse Chaource... Here's something to fill your trays with good advice! A real pleasure to be found on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Joigny market.

The Domaine de la Chaume Blanche, run for more than twenty years by Denis Gabrielle, covers 7 hectares in the heart of the hillsides of Venoy, a village near Auxerre which received the AOC Burgundy appellation in 1988. The richness of the terroirs and the quality of the work in the vineyard give each harvest noble and fine wines, with multiple and subtle tastes. Red and white wines, crémant and ratafia that you can come and taste at the domain.

5 km from Saint-Florentin, Sandrine and Philippe Gilot welcome you to their farm. This is an opportunity to taste (by reservation) their excellent soumaintrain, saint-florentin, tommes and other local dairy products. If you wish, you can also visit the farm, the cheese dairy and even (why not?) watch them being milked. A great time to spend with the kids! Gillot's products are also sold at the Drive fermier in Auxerre, and at several markets in the Yonne and Aube regions. Particularly on Saturday mornings in Tonnerre.

In the Côte Saint-Jacques store (which can be reached without going through the reception), a choice of products selected by Karine Lorain, Jean-Michel's wife. Jams, chocolates, caramels, nougats, without forgetting the house specialty: the "Dagmar". Smoked salmon, foie gras, chutneys are also available, as well as teas, oils, salts, truffles, vinegars, and other black rice. In short, everything to cook like a chef! But many decorative objects are also proposed.

Since July 1st, 2012, Guillaume Colet took over the reins of L'Atelier G, catering and organizer from reception. For weddings, christenings, a birthday or other reception, L'Atelier G study your request and the best offers. Buffet, cocktail, menu, for you to choose what suits you best. And if you wish, a chef facing your hosts cooking and stands the various dishes. Smoked salmon, dry ham, Scallops, prawns, foie gras... Good appetite.

Between Meaning and Joigny, the Escarbios of Armeau were born in 2009. With family or group, you will meet the 100 000 snails of the farm, which are high and cooked on site. On the side of the products, the amateurs will indulge with the various recipes offered directly on the farm: Croquilles, Escargotines… Products also available on the markets of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne (Friday), Joigny and Toucy. A organic product par excellence.

Settled in 1990, Isabelle and Denis Pommier took over the family land to develop it. 16 hectares of vines with, on the menu, several appellations of Chablis and Burgundy. A long term work, the result of the passion of these winegrowers. An estate that has gone organic to respect the environment and the vines. Result: numerous awards and recognition on the best local tables. Notably in 2019 in the Hachette wine guide on the Hauterivien 2016, the Côte de Léchet 2016 and the Chablis premier cru Troesmes.

10 km from Saint-Florentin, the village of Soumaintrain is the cradle of cheese! It is in a typical farm of the region (with its open farmhouse and an old wrought iron gate) that the Lorne family has been making theirs for 3 generations. Boris, who has just taken over the family business, produces his tasty Soumaintrain in a mold dating back to the 50s. Don't hesitate to stop by and taste his farmhouse Saint-Florentin and his white cheeses. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to discover the life of a breeding farm.

Founded in 1984, the Gaec des Vins vieux, located near Chablis in Lignorelles, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and has 22 hectares (cultivated according to the principle of sustainable agriculture), including 12 hectares in the Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations, and 10 hectares in Bourgogne Epineuil Rouge, Rosé and Bourgogne Tonnerre blanc. Tastings are free of charge, the welcome is warm and friendly, and all this is complemented by sound advice. In short, this is a great place to fill up your cellar with the best Burgundy wines. We warmly recommend it.

Already present in Auxerre, we love this shop specialized in wines, spirits, beers and other waters, syrups and fruit juices. A multitude of references are present, classified by wine regions or countries of origin. We also like the delicatessen section and its beautiful range of local products. The tea and coffee section is also worth a look. The wine merchant will accompany you in your choices, your desires, and will be in charge of making you discover the different vintages and their particularities. A beautiful address in Saint-Clément, on the outskirts of Sens.

Here you will find a sourdough bread which has become a speciality of the house, so characteristic by its delicately pronounced taste. Also on display are special breads, with spelt or chestnut flour. Not forgetting the delicacies and other sweet and savoury pastries, including tasty gougères. For your family events, don't hesitate to order a "pièce montée", it will certainly be very original! In short, if you have a sweet tooth, this is an excellent address to visit when you are in Saint-Sauveur!

If the Beauceron Philippe Millet settled at the Marcault Farm in the middle of the 60's, he only created the Millet Estate fifteen years later, as some of the land he cultivated in cereals was eligible for different AOC of the Chablis vineyard. Since then, Philippe has left the reins to his children Paterne and Baudouin, who now cultivate 14 hectares, including 9 in AOC Petit Chablis, 4 in AOC Chablis and 1 in AOC Chablis^1er Cru Vaucoupin. These are excellent wines, which have won several awards, and which we can only recommend to you.

Managed since 2004 by Eric, Dominique and Pascal Fournillon (and their parents Muguette and Gérard), this beautiful family estate covers 23 ha on the hillsides of Chablisien and Tonnerrois (Épineuil and Bernouil). It offers an excellent production of red and rosé Burgundy Epineuil, but also Crémant de Bourgogne, Chablis, Chablis Cru "Les Fourneaux", as well as a Cuvée de l'Empereur Vieilles Vignes which is the great singularity of the estate: a very old vine planted in 1835 and which miraculously escaped phylloxera

Created more than 50 years ago, the brotherhood of the Knights of the Three Vines aims to maintain the traditions linked to the vine, and to make known the wines of the Auxerrois. Its name materializes, by the colors azure and gold, the three principal communes of the vineyard: Saint-Bris, Chitry and Irancy. Several times a year, inductions take place in the beautiful cellars of the region: folklore and traditions are always present.

A pretty shop in front of the Saint-Etienne cathedral, in a medieval house. You will find many wines from the region (more than 50 references), but also a lot of local products! Regional sweets and other specialities such as pâtés, terrines, biscuits, jams, and the famous Monin syrups or the tasty Fayot mustard. Of course, everything here comes from small, well-known producers, with lots of gift ideas for gourmets!

The famous Biscuiterie de Bourgogne (with stores in Joux-la-Ville, Vézelay and Auxerre) has also set up shop in the heart of Avallon's historic center, where you'll find its famous financiers, meringues and macaroons, as well as sweets from the Chopard in-house chocolate factory and local products from its Tour des Terroirs brand. Terrines and pâtés, ready-made meals and gingerbread sit side by side with jams and mustards, not to mention an excellent selection of wines. An epicurean's paradise!

Maison Billot has been THE Burgundy snail specialist since 1796! This love affair with Burgundy's flagship product, a worthy representative of French gastronomy, is nothing new. And yet, it's always high-quality products that are produced here in Bassou, a few kilometers north of Auxerre. Whether Label Rouge, beech-smoked or cooked Burgundian or Alsatian-style, these little marvels are absolutely delicious. Enough to tantalize your taste buds and please all gourmands!

In Saint-Léger-Vauban, this factory produces twenty-six kinds of jams, jellies and compotes by hand. A store awaits you on the spot, but many other points of sale also distribute them in the surroundings. For sure you will appreciate the 100% authentic taste of these sweets. With flavors to try absolutely as the blackcurrant jam of Burgundy, the chestnut dessert or the strawberry compote for example. Proof of the high quality of the production of La Trinquelinette, its home-made jams are now exported all over the world!

The Vocoret family is one of the oldest in Chablis and for 4 generations it has been taking care of its vineyards located on clay-limestone slopes. Vocoret et Fils cultivates about forty hectares where the famous Chablis vintages are produced, including the first vintages montée-de-tonnerre, mont de milieu, forêt, vaillon, montmains and côte-de-léchet, and the great vintages vaudésir, clos, valmur, blanchots. Here, traditional vinification is practiced and bottling is done on the property. A know-how that is exported all over the world.

In 1998, an estate grand cru vinified in oak barrels was ranked among the world's top 100 wines. In 2021, the Chablis^1er Cru AOC Les Vaillons2018 received a Double Gold Award in Japan's first international wine competition. This shows the importance of this family estate, which is also a founding member of the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis. More than half of the 30 hectares are old vines. And of course, traditional vinification is the order of the day at this estate, which - as you'll have guessed! - sets the standard!

the Defaix family have been winegrowers for 4 centuries. In other words, they know their way around the terroir! They welcome you to their 7 cellars dating from the ^8th to the ^12th centuries, to the Lys de Chablis (their hotel) and to the bistro Le Mâchon Vigneron, where local (and homemade) cuisine blazes. Like the escargots au chablis Defaix or the jambon braisé à la chablisienne, whose original recipe comes from the family. We also liked the piece of beef with Soumaintrain sauce from the Gillot farm.

Laroche has 3 locations in Chablis: the boutique, the Obédiencerie and the Hôtel du Vieux Moulin. The Obédiencerie building is emblematic of Chablis heritage. You'll love the tasting tour of these ^9th and ^12th-century cellars and a ^13th-century wine press, followed of course by a wine tasting. Domaine Laroche's production includes many Chablis wines, of course, but there are also others from all over the world. There are also some great ideas for discoveries, such as a picnic in the vineyards. We love it!

Great name of the Chablisien, this house has everything to please. Located in the main street, and close to a bistro, the William Fèvre estate is situated in a 19th century neo-gothic property, based in a former convent. The estate produces all the local appellations: petit chablis, chablis, chablis premiers crus and chablis grands crus. Tastings are held in the cellar: the welcome and the setting are more than appreciable, as is the advice in the choice of wines. A very good address and excellent vintages!

In 2018, Céline Chevalier took over from her father Claude. With 15 ha planted in Beine and Courgis, she offers Petit Chablis, Chablis and Chablis Premier Cru. HVE level 3-certified wines. In 2022, its Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2020 won a gold medal at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants. In 2023, cuvée 2021 was awarded the same medal at the Concours des Burgondias 2023. The same goes for Chablis Cuvée Prestige 2021.

The best wines of Yonne, Burgundy and France, a selection of beers from around the world... this is what Régis Bourgine, owner of the place and a real enthusiast, offers you. Port, old rum, whisky and other alcohols, but also local products, as well as the most exceptional vintages that Régis can ship all over the world. We appreciate the advice and the gift boxes to make. Exhibitions and events are regularly organized. A flagship address in the center of Avallon!

Facing the bridge, the shop that opens very early in the morning offers its breads, chocolates, pastries, sandwiches and cakes and pancakes!

Luc and Eric Lavantureux, producers harvesting in Lignorelles, respectful of the environment in their working methods, offer you the direct sale of their Chablis and Petit Chablis, vintage vintages. The efforts made in the cultivation of these vines are reflected in the quality of the products offered by the estate: wines with a strong character, fleshy, with pronounced and mineral flavours. A subtle marriage to be made with other products of the region. Direct sale at the estate, and all over France through their participation in events.

Spread over a little more than 7 hectares, the vineyard of the domaine producing domain of the raw Cru et and raw fruit. The area also includes a grape grown from the old vines, and also from cultivars 2008 and 2009. Several awards for Martine Texier and his team for the quality of his wine. There are also numerous fairs and exhibitions in France and abroad.

The Chalmeau family has been cultivating vines in Chitry for more than two centuries. Today, the estate covers 18 hectares managed by Edmond and his son Sébastien Chalmeau. In the catalogue of this beautiful house, Burgundy Aligoté, Burgundy Red, Burgundy Chitry white, rosé and red, but also Chablis and a sparkling wine of golden pearl quality and sacy grape variety. Note that Chitry wines have their own appellation bourgogne chitry. A very nice address to discover absolutely during your stay in the Chablis area!

The Domaine Lemoule is a family exploitation since 1950 transmitted from father to son, which proposes burgundies Coulanges of controlled appellation. Burgundy white chardonnay, Burgundy rosé, Burgundy red wooded, without forgetting the crémant, the ratafia, the marc de Bourgogne and the kirsch. The domain is indeed one of the biggest producers of cherries in the Yonne. About 20 hectares, 35 varieties for a total harvest of 70 to 80 tons each year. Do not hesitate to discover the productions of this warm and welcoming house!

This estate has splendid cellars from the 11th to the 13th century. Here, the production is certified in organic farming, and in biodynamics which respects the lunar calendar. Among the whites, there is burgundy aligoté, côtes-d'auxerre with a traditional cuvée, a cuvée Corps de Garde and 3 climates: gondonne, biaumont and gueules de loup. It also produces saint-bris and saint-bris Corps de Garde. Without forgetting an irancy les mazelots. A very beautiful panel of Auxerrois wines!

This large family estate of 8 ha uses traditional methods of wine making, and markets its wines between five and seven years. You will find here Burgundy pinot gris, Burgundy rosé, Burgundy passetoutgrain, Irancy, Crémant de Bourgogne and Ratafia. If you visit the beautiful landscapes of Irancy, do not hesitate to make a stop in this cellar. The opportunity to discover at the same time this very nice little wine village, only a few kilometers from Auxerre. We recommend it to you!

The Richoux family has been cultivating vines for several generations. For some time now, Gabin and Félix have joined their parents Thierry and Corinne, perpetuating the long and beautiful history of this 18-hectare estate, where excellence is the watchword. What's more, for the past fifteen years or so, the Richoux family has been turning to organic viticulture in order to best respect the original terroir of Irancy, and the spirit of the vintage, which must be faithfully reflected in the bottle.

Philippe Goulley has been producing organic wine since 1991 through a peasant approach in order to "highlight the minerality of the terroirs". Its small chablis, chablis, chablis premier cru montmains and chablis premier cru fourchaume are famous. The quality is accentuated, the minerality enhanced, an organic product, in the spirit of the times, which will delight connoisseurs and lovers of good wines. The house also offers several tasting programs to enhance your stay in Chablis, do not hesitate to contact them.

Marcel Garlan is the founder of this estate which had only 3 ha of vines in 1946. Now extended on 19 ha, this family domain has (from generation to generation) known how to emphasize the aromas of the soil to bring out the best with wines of a very beautiful quality. Here, wines of Irancy and Chablis are proposed, as well as crémants of Burgundy. Happiness in bottle, for the connoisseurs! The whole being proposed with a very good reception.

Since 2009, Christophe Lepage has taken over the family business: an estate of just over 2.5 hectares whose plots are located in the vineyards overlooking Joigny. The cultivation of the vines and the maturing of the wine are done in the traditional way, and the grape harvest is done by hand. The result is 6 wines of great finesse. Whether it is the grey and red burgundy côte-saint-jacques, the burgundy chardonnay and pinot noir, quality and delicacy are at the rendez-vous!

Arnaud Nahan and Thomas Mabille manage the 35 hectares of this vineyard planted with Chablis A.O.C. Producers of 5 premier crus, their approach is resolutely environmental: since 2020, the estate has been certified with HVE level 3 and Eve Vegan labels. Proof of the high quality of this estate, its production is exported as far as the Nordic countries, and regularly wins awards. For example, Chablis 2021, Chablis Paradis 2020 and Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2020 all won silver medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023.

For 7 generations, the Hamelin family has made a living from its passion for vineyards. Cultivated today by Thierry and his son Charles, they extend over 36.7 hectares, in Beines, Poinchy and Lignorelles. From the Petit Chablis to the^1er Cru Beauroy, it is a whole culture that is expressed there. With respect for the environment and love for the product. One appreciates, in particular, the rarity of the Chablis vieilles vignes from a few 70 year old vines. For the rest, more than 270,000 bottles are produced each year by this beautiful estate.

Based on the Ile d'Yonne since its creation just 30 years ago, Le Marché des Vins offers a wide range of proprietary wines from Yonne and Burgundy, as well as other French regions. In addition to the must-haves, these specialists have also unearthed some fine finds. There's also a great range of spirits, including rums and sakes from all over the world. Tastings, gift boxes, cellar building, advice and wine search: this is an address not to be missed, just a stone's throw from the SNCF train station.

The boutique space located in Appoigny presents the various benefits offered to individuals as well as to businesses: creativity, quality of products, refinement and high-quality staging make this caterer the specialist of prestigious receptions and events! Entrust your ceremonies and family celebrations and you won't be disappointed with the highly professional result!

This owner-harvester offers wines from his 4.6 ha of vines. A viticulture always respectful of the environment. For sale, red epineuil, chablis and chablis premier cru Vau de Vey. A beautiful house where rigor, requirement and traditional know-how contribute to the production of high quality wines with a strong taste. And for good reason: the choice of late harvesting makes it possible to obtain a more mature and balanced grape. Moreover, like the graphic design of its labels, the domain gives a young and dynamic side. We like it !

Nowadays, more than ever, we eat locally and in season. And we favor short circuits. This is the very spirit in which Le Jardin de Laborde was conceived. What better way to find out where the salad comes from than to come and pick it yourself? Nothing could be fresher or more fun for children and adults! For the gourmets, the store is also full of local products: cheeses, poultry, yoghurts from the farm next door... Le Petit Futé highly recommends this address, just a stone's throw from Auxerre, and which refocuses us on the essential.

Notice to all gourmets! The Chablisien Pillar is one of the town's specialities: a delicacy made of white chocolate filled with a praline ganache and grapes macerated in marc de Bourgogne... A little wonder, among all the other sweet (and savoury) treats offered by Stéphane and Virginie Boucher, two enthusiasts who have been bakers and pastry chefs for over 30 years. We also recommend their tasty gougères. In short, run to discover their creations, you won't regret it!