In the quiet, historic village of Puligny-Montrachet, COMO Le Montrachet occupies three beautifully restored 19th-century buildings on the main square — the former inn, La Résidence and Villa Christine — now forming a unified retreat. Just a short walk from the hotel brings you to the cluster of legendary Grand Cru vineyards: the famed Montrachet itself, along with its iconic neighbours Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet.
Acquired by COMO in 2022, the estate reopened after a sensitive redesign by Paola Navone. Her palette of soft greens and blues, natural wood and tactile fabrics creates a sense of restrained elegance, allowing the surrounding landscape to guide the atmosphere. The interiors feel contemporary yet unmistakably Burgundian — gentle, luminous and deeply rooted in place.
Gastronomy plays a central role. At the restaurant, Executive Chef Romain Versino cooks a modern and thoughtful interpretation of French cuisine using regional produce. Highlights during my visit included celery with ceps and a slow-cooked egg, cod with saffron-poached mussels and leeks, and chicken supreme with figs and beetroot, followed by a generous selection of regional cheeses and a beautifully made caramelised apple with honey-wax ice cream.
The wine list, overseen by Head Sommelier André Berthier, is particularly impressive — a deep, carefully assembled reflection of the hotel’s location at the heart of Burgundy’s grands crus. Growers from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits appear alongside established estates, with bottles from vineyards that lie quite literally just beyond the hotel’s doorstep.
Days unfold at an unhurried pace: a stroll through the early-morning vines, an e-bike ride across the Côte de Beaune or visits to nearby domaines. For quieter moments, the 25-metre garden pool (seasonal) and private yoga sessions offer peaceful interludes surrounded by old stone and greenery.
COMO Le Montrachet offers an understated, design-led way to experience one of Burgundy’s most storied landscapes — through its vineyards, its kitchens and a deep sense of place.
