Le Millesime in Chambolle Musigny

A visit to Le Millesime in Chambolle Musigny, Burgundy is a discovery, not least because  it is in a small area devoted entirely to producing its famous Chambolle Musigny wine; we couldn't locate the town centre at all. A senior resident taking her evening walk said that there is none. The neighbourhood was really quiet at that hour when most of the residents there would have retired for the day. The restaurant is not rustic which is what one might expect given the circumstances, but oddly, modern and chi chi.

Madeleines with bacon bits, compliment of the chef were fresh from the oven and different from the usual sweet ones.  Unfortunately, in my haste to consume them, I forgot to take a photo. Anyhow, it looks like your typical madeleines. Next came the cod fish ball served in a hilarious way.  It was stuck to a wire and bounced like a ping pong ball. Accompanying it was the mushroom soup served in egg shell with a raw yolk.

Appetiser of foie gras shaped like an apple and covered with layer of Granny Smith jam which lends some tartness to the rich pate.  The souffle like muffin was light and fluffy with a crispy top to add texture 

The main course of Irish beef steak for 2 wouldn't have been our choice if not for the fact that we never had Irish beef before. Couldn't finish as it was too rare, but have to concede that the meat was tender and less gamey.  It went extremely well with the 2011 Chambolle Musigny Bussiers, exquisite even if it is such a young vintage.

Dessert was well simmered pineapple bits in light cream mousse in a glass-shaped brandy snap drizzled with an intense mango sauce.  Very tropical indeed. Can't remember what dessert the one in a glass was.

House marshmallows of different flavours were offered at end of meal. strawberry, lemon and mint. No prizes for guessing right which colour went with which flavour.  The menu cost EUR 49.  Service was unobtrusive and efficient.  The restaurant may well be on its way to a 1-star Michelin status.