Next year, Burgundy’s Burgundy wine region will welcome Château de la Commaraine, a luxury hotel set within a 12th-century estate. After a four-year restoration, the historic property will reopen as a five-star hotel featuring 37 guestrooms, on-site vineyards, a spa, an 18-meter heated outdoor pool, two restaurants and an on-site winery.
Located in the centre of Pommard village, just 2.5 miles from Burgundy’s wine capital of Beaune, the hotel offers rooms and suites that look out over the vines. One room even features views into the vat room, while the property’s private four-bedroom residence includes its own exclusive tasting room for guests seeking added privacy and a tailored wine experience.
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Throughout the estate, guests can sample wines and cocktails in a bar set inside a 14th-century tower. Dining is centred on French regional cuisine: a main restaurant located in an original cellar and a more casual bistro offer seasonal dishes crafted to pair with the hotel’s wines. Both outlets are overseen by chef Christophe Raoux, ensuring a coherent culinary vision across the property.
The hotel’s amenities are designed to immerse visitors in Burgundy’s landscape and gastronomy. In addition to the pool and spa, there are two expansive terraces and a 24/7 fitness centre. The winery on site opens up unique experiences—daily viticulture activities that change with the season, guided wine tastings, visits to the cuverie and opportunities to observe winemaking first-hand.
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The concierge can arrange tailored outings across the region, from cellar tastings and visits to neighbouring vineyards to hot-air balloon flights above the vine-lined hills. Active guests can join guided bike rides through villages and historic abbeys, while those seeking a gentler pace can enjoy sailing on the Canal du Centre. Custom wine safaris collect guests for curated visits to notable producers throughout Burgundy.
Pommard is renowned for producing some of Burgundy’s finest red wines, especially Pinot Noir, and the hotel’s location puts guests at the heart of that legacy. The region’s winemaking traditions continue to influence new creations beyond wine, inspiring spirits and cocktails that draw on local grapes and techniques.