Wine Liaisons

The Château of Mailly, originally a fortified stronghold and still encircled by its medieval walls, sits high above the Burgundian countryside overlooking the waterways of the Yonne River and the Nivernais Canal. Ideal for reunions, conferences or retreats, the château’s twenty-one bedrooms – including it’s annex – accommodating as many as forty-eight guests, offer unparalleled privacy and tranquillity in an elegant setting imbued with history.

Our restaurant offers you a reinvention of French Cuisine, meals based on fresh products in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. Our menu, regularly renewed, is based on fresh and seasonal products. Ryo Nagahama, our chef, has worked at the Joël Robuchon l'ATelier restaurant in Paris. He has also worked with Yannick Alleno at LeMeurice restaurant. Then, he was Joël Robuchon sous-chef in Taipei. Fabien Espana, Léon Bienvenu's grandson, comes from the small village of Irancy, close to Chablis.

An unforgettable stay in the heart of Burgundy.

Whether it’s for a family holiday or a romantic break, a business event or company seminar, this charming hotel that stands right in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards is your perfect choice of location.
Located in the village of Chablis, our 4-star hotel has 36 luxury rooms that boast elegant and timeless style, and are located either in the old Hospice de Chablis or La Résidence du Domaine. 

I’m Katherine Frelon, AKA ‘Scatty Chef’ for those that knew me in my young days, but let’s just say I’ve matured into the Eclectic Chef era!!​

I am a wandering freelance Chef throughout the UK, France & US.  I founded the Gourmet Culinary and Wine retreat of ‘La ferme de la Lochere’, in the heart of Burgundy were my guests are inspired to create fresh, fragrant, seasonal recipes gathering ingredients from local producers and fabulous markets.