La Paulée heads to the Hudson Valley in peak leaf season!

Join us in the beautiful Hudson Valley on October 31 for a Burgundy dinner at the renowned Aviary restaurant in Kinderhook, NY.

This is the optimal moment to enjoy the bounty of the Hudson Valley and the kaleidoscopic display of the autumn leaves (in addition to avoiding the Halloween chaos in NYC!).

Daniel Johnnes, founder of the world famous Burgundy festival La Paulée will present a selection of exciting Burgundy producers showcasing great terroirs from the region.

• Champagne Delamotte, Brut Blanc de Blancs NV en magnum

• Domaine Pierre Morey, Bourgogne Aligoté “Pour Becky” 2021

• Domaine Rougeot Père & Fils, Saint-Romain “Combe Bazin” 2018

• Domaine Olivier Merlin, Mâcon La Roche Vineuse “Les Cras” 2018

• Domaine Didier Fornerol, Côte de Nuits Villages “La Rue des Foins” 2021

• Domaine Camille Thiriet, Côte de Nuits Villages “Les Retraits” 2021

• Chanterêves, Bourgogne-Hautes Côtes de Beaune “Mainbey” 2021

• Domaine Yvon Clerget, Volnay 2021

• Domaine Nicolas Rossignol, Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2019

• Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Chapelle monopole 2014

Kinderhook is a 2.5 hour drive from New York or a 2 hour AMTRAK train ride to Hudson and another 20 minute drive from there.

To make a weekend of it, we would suggest the following hotels in Kinderhook and Hudson:

• Kinderhook - The Old Dutch Inn

• Hudson - The Maker

• Hudson - The Rivertown Lodge

• Hudson - Pocketbook Hudson

For your Friday night, there are great dining options at The Maker, Pez at Rivertown Lodge, Feast & Floret in Hudson, and Klocke Estate in Claverack, a must visit distillery that, in addition to dining, also offers breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley.