Quaint, modern restaurant with a bistro feel in the village of Bages…read more Excellent cuisine that puts it in the map of Epicurians. Our choices of pigeon, ris d'agneau and foie gras were excellent. You can taste Lynch Bages wines by the glass. For a reasonnably priced (but not cheap) dinner, don't hesitate!

This was one of my favorite restaurants in Paulliac. Granted, it's probably one of the only ones,…read morewhich is quite amusing, but nonetheless this place is fantastic!!!! Wish I had a restaurant like this in San Francisco where I'm from. We actually ate here 2 times in our short 1 day and 1 night here lol. It was just easier from a dashing between wine tasting to wine tasting perspective. But I truly loved this place and didn't mind returning anyway! For lunch, they had some special prix fixe menu where you can choose a starter, entree, and dessert. I chose the Asparagus Mousseline Sauce, Basquaise chicken, and chocolate cake. The white asparagus was so beautiful and delicious. The basquaise chicken was this very homey dish....so satisfying and just hit the spot, with rice that soaked up the sauce. WOW!!! I want to try and recreate this dish at home. The chocolate cake I had for dessert was just okay, no big deal. The dinner was also a set menu, that had come with my hotel reservation (some package with Chateau Cordeillan-Bages). It was similar to the lunch, but different items to choose from. I ended up getting the Salmon Gravlax starter. Wow...this was a treat. The salmon was so silky and melt in your mouth!!! For my entree, I got the Lined Hake with seasoned veggies. The fish was cooked so perfectly, very juicy! My husband got the Foie Gras Terrine for his appetizer, another wow. We've gotten this in the past from other places, but this one was quite amazing, especially not having eaten it for a while!! He also got the Beef Undercut with mashed potatoes for his entree, which he loved. My dessert was "wine strawberries" which sounds weird - it literally was wine and strawberries, but it tasted great. The strawberries were perfectly ripe, and it somehow went with the wine. My husband got some lava chocolate cake, and it was too sweet. Every single savory item here was a huge hit, and beautiful presentation too. I really wish I could have eaten here another 2 times to try everything on the menu!!! Fun setting too. At lunch, we sat inside in their dining room, which had a cute bustling bistro feel. At dinner, everyone sat outside on the patio, enjoying the warm weather and sunset. Lovely! Would highly recommend this for your stay in Pauillac!

I really meant that. All of it is true - only understated…read more This Chateau (formerly Hotel Chateau Layauga) has changed hands quite a few times but Michelle & Jean, the current owners, have been here for a few years and really done a tremendous job rendering the establishment into something outstanding - both on the culinary as well as the hostelerie side. Grounds are well kept and beautiful from the duck pond and fountain in the garden, to the hotel itself, even to the tennis courts. Rooms have wireless internet. Michelle is British and Jean is French so worry not about communications. Lastly, if you plan to go wine tasting, call Michelle for help IN ADVANCE of your coming. She was very helpful in setting up visits. In summary, one of the best places to stay at and to eat in the region.

Really top rate especially for the price. Good location, great grounds , nice rooms and really…read morefine food. Wine list a bit lacking but bring your own for a small corking fee . I was alone but with bike and found it a very bike friendly place. If all you want to do is go to vineyards this may be a bit far afield but if you are interested in a bit of coast as well as wine this is great. Highly reccommend.

I can't say more but if you are ever in Bordeaux, Jean-Luc served up one of our best meals in…read moreFrance. It has been a long time since we enjoyed and was surprised by almost every course of the tasting menu. Too many Michelin-starred restaurants have been "meh, really? A star?". This one deserved its 2 stars. If not for oysters waiting for us down the Atlantic coast, we would have stayed for lunch the next day. This is definitely on our list the next time we are back in Bordeaux.

This restaurant was about as good as it gets from beginning to end. As picturesque as possible to…read moreperfection with the view of each grape varietal planted & labeled outside by the terrace. The dishes & bowls & serving dishware were works of art & what was in them, even better. The service was impeccable as well as our whole experience. Will definitely return on next trip.

Warm, friendly atmosphere and wonderful food (with plenty of wine choices of course). We stopped in…read morehere today for lunch and both ordered the menu du jour. Excellent meal, such a treat - mozzarella salad, butternut squash risotto and salmon, and meringue with crème & pineapple.

This place is wonderful! We thought ourselves very lucky to find it as it's in the middle of the…read morecountry in St-Estéphe, about 45 minutes outside of Bordeaux. We booked online with a travel site and the reservation process couldn't have been easier. The rooms aren't anything fancy but well appointed and clean. We had a nicely-sized closet, mini bar, two desks, a king bed and a twin for extra room. But the bathroom.... my goodness THAT SHOWER. I like my shower time people, but this shower... it was possibly the best shower I've ever been in. Not only was it large and beautiful, but the huge rainfall shower head pushed out water at just the right pressure and temperature. Seriously guys, I could have spent over an hour in there, pruney hands and all. The restaurant downstairs is a life-saver as the closest restaurant is a bit of a drive, especially if you're new to the area. We ate downstairs for breakfast and dinner both nights. Lunch is only served on the weekends. Although the menu is small and doesn't change, the selection is tasty and very French. They also offer a nice wine list that features local Médoc wineries. Breakfast isn't included with the room price, but again... worth it. Front desk management speaks English, but the sole restaurant waiter does not, so be prepared to speak a bit of French. The only hang-up we had with the place is that the room got very warm and we couldn't cool down because of the hot temperatures outside. Air conditioning would have been a nice bonus. The views are spectacular, the location is remote and serene and the Chåteau is lovely. Definitely would recommend if you're looking for a place to stay with a slower pace of life.

An absolutely blissful setting. The staff was courteous, attentive and personable. My meal and wine…read morewere delicious! The crab with vegetable tempura set the stage and expectations high...they did not disappoint with the veal entree! The chocolate cake dessert was absolutely decadent. Great for date night. Great for family outings. Great for friends and tr