Luxury Accommodation in Beaune
Expect over-the-top accommodations, stellar food, and the best wine you’ve ever had all under one roof. If there’s someone you can trust to build a luxury accommodation unlike any other, it’s David Fink. As the founder and CEO of the Mirabel Hotel & Restaurant Group, Fink has spent more than three decades building stellar resorts and restaurants, including L’Auberge Carmel in California, and now is doing it all again.
This time, in his favorite wine region—Burgundy, France. On Friday, Fink announced he’s adding Maison 1896 to his portfolio when it opens in Beaune in the summer of 2023. This project is in partnership with the famed Burgundian wine family, Maison Joseph Drouhin, who will help restore the historic 1896 building into a luxury 16-room boutique hotel and restaurant located in the ancient village’s historic center.
Culinary Experience
“Through his frequent travels to Burgundy, David has known my family for more than 30 years and has developed a close relationship with us,” Frederic Drouhin, the president of Maison Joseph Drouhin, shared in a statement. “When David came to us with the idea to restore this beautiful old building that we own in the center of Beaune and convert it into a luxury hotel and restaurant, I immediately got on board.”
The hotel’s exteriors have been fully restored, featuring local limestone and burgundy stone, alongside new windows and open-louver shutters restored to their original light green shade. The interior is expected to house 14 guestrooms and two suites within a three-story building, with Fink’s partner and seasoned hotelier Janet Elarmo hand-selecting all interior design elements and helping to craft the ambiance of Maison 1896.
Each room will be bespoke, filled with locally curated items and oversized bathrooms that include Victorian & Albert Rivello freestanding bathtubs, double sinks, and separate showers.
Moreover, guests can expect artful stairways outside their rooms, stained glass, and an original private terrace to soak in the sun and breathe the fresh air.
Exceptional Wine Selection
And, because this new property is coming from Fink, a noted restaurateur, guests can expect a stellar dining experience, too. The restaurant and bars will be the focal point of the hotel and will include several distinct places to dine. The star of the show, however, will be the hotel’s glass-covered atrium in the courtyard, featuring radiant-heated French limestone flooring, which will offer year-round outdoor dining.
All food and beverage throughout the hotel will be prepared by The Slanted Door, Beaune, originally opened by famed San Francisco chef Charles Phan in 1995. The focus here will be to elevate Vietnamese cuisine by utilizing sustainable local ingredients.
Phan shared, “My goal was always to elevate Vietnamese cooking, focusing on local farmers and their ingredients. I have always loved the wines of Burgundy, and David and I have been longtime friends. When he told me about his new project in France, I knew it was another step for me to grow, focus on the beautiful local ingredients surrounding Beaune, and bring a special, unique experience to this incredible destination.”
Phan is also partnering with Mark Bright, co-founder, winemaker, and wine director of San Francisco’s Saison Hospitality, who will head the property’s wine program. The best selection of Burgundy wines in Beaune will be served, alongside new vintages and cellar selections from select domaines and producers in the Cote du Rhône, Champagne, and wines from throughout Europe.
In conclusion, the opening of Maison 1896 promises to be a remarkable blending of luxury accommodations, extraordinary culinary offerings, and an exceptional wine selection. It stands as a testament to the beauty and culture of the Burgundy region.
