Local, naturel and committed
Her name is Céline Dedinger and she is the chef of the Premnord restaurant, in the very beautiful Domaine Prieuré Roch, which is located in Prémeaux-Prissey in the Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Surrounded by prestigious names like Nuits-Saint-Georges and Aloxe-Corton, the young chef creates gourmet seasonal natural cuisine in a modern setting with a breathtaking view of a jewel cellar and the 1er Cru “Clos des Argillières” Nuits-Saint-Georges vineyard. She shares the stage with Gaël Saunié, the Head Sommelier.
The two of them work together to offer their customers’ taste buds a sensitive experience thanks to a fine selection of bottles from here and elsewhere. Gaël was, in another life, a
specialist in economics applied to agriculture. 11 years ago, he decided to branch out into sommellerie and he passed through beautiful houses like the Preirial (1* in Lyon) and the Domaine de Murtoli (1*in Corsica). Today he creates a link with his profession of yesterday
because the whole team, with Franck Ragognetti, the director, has a desire to move towards local and natural productions while making them affordable. Note that the lunch menu is 30 euros, that 30% of the bottles are less than 50 euros and that you can reserve a bottle in
advance so it can be prepared.
This wine list is impressive with a strong emphasis on Burgundy (85 references from Domaine Prieuré Roch await you) but not only that. This list features eclectic wines : 800 bottles including wines from France (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Jura, Savoie, Alsace, etc.), Italy, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, Georgia, Chile or even the United States. Spirits lovers, however, are not left out with a bar menu with 150 references that are just as pretty and balanced between liqueurs, eaux-de-vie and cocktails. Gaël’s current favorite: the ”Atelier 27 db” distillery by Baptiste Debeaumont, a local, who makes totally atypical things like a spirit from smoked squash inspired by the production method of the famous Mezcal !
If you feel like it, you can also stay at Domaine Prieuré Roch. In fact, since 2014, they have had 5 guest rooms. You will appreciate the charm of a renovated winegrower’s house whose keywords are conviviality, comfort and intimacy. Beautiful address in every way.