First on the list, purely by chance, was Chateau de Pommard.  It was close to where we were staying and seemed rather interesting. The Chateau had a wine museum and a great restaurant, an exposition of modern art was well as great collection of originals by Picasso, Matisse, and two sculptures by Salvador Dali. We signed up for a guided tour which included some wine tasting.

Little did we know, but found out during the tour, is that this place was looked after by the kind of France.  The Chateau was also the supplier of fine wine for the Palace of Versailles, and after the French Revolution it was purchased by a family with close ties to the Napoleon.  It was not until 2006 when this Chateau was purchased by a new family and opened its doors to the public.  This is a great place to visit and a must for any wine lover.