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More insider info provided for us by John Scallon on Burgundy in the Autumn;
"There's no doubt that the Burgundy region is the place to go for wine in November. Running from the 1st - 12th November is the Dijon International Food Fair (82, Cote d'Or, Burgundy). Opening hours vary but generally the doors open at about 1000 and they close at 2000 (sometimes later) see www.dijon-tourism.com
The fair has all sorts of goodies to try and to wonder at. There is an area given over to companies exhibiting all things to do with house & garden, (you may find it difficult to convince British Airways that a Jacuzzi can be classed as carry on luggage but...) which greets you as you go in. Once you get through this you are into the main hall where all the interesting (unless you want a Jacuzzi) stuff is. Lots of producers of wines, foodstuffs and craft-ware. A lot of the big wine companies exhibit as well as those who are in the medium to large sector. It's rare for the 10,000 bottle per year producer to be here. Lots of restaurants and food-stalls to entice you in for lunch (small tip: get seated by about 1155 otherwise it's everyone for themselves. Even in a food fair the French 2 hour lunch is compulsory) For those of a more careful disposition it is perfectly possible to graze gently throughout the day and come away having eaten enough for a small army purely by tasting the samples on offer. Sadly(?!) the same is possible with the wines. Be firm, the salesmen are good at their job and you are not talking £1.20 per bottle here. Still, if you are driving and have room in the car......"
If you stay at John & Carolyn's comfortable B&B in Burgundy you can benefit from more local knowledge on things to do and see in the region - even as winter approaches!