What more can one say about superior service, wonderful food and a most elegant location?…read moreWe stayed in the Chateau with friends during a lengthy tour of France and could not ask for a more beautiful setting. That will be the subject of a separate and well deserved review.
Our dinner at L'Origan for 4 cost something approaching $500. Was it worth it? Yes, this was a life experience to be remembered as to how fine food should be served by skilled staff and a knowledgeable sommelier. Our local Loire Valley red and white wines were very good and the sommelier sensitive to our timing for service of the two wines.
All four of us chose different starters to the meal and I took the criticism from my duck loving guest for my fois gras which was absolutely delicious. Illegal in California from where we hail, it was worth taking the heat! Crab meat and other starters were met with equal enthusiasm.
My wife of some 50 years went into orgasmic delight over her blue lobster entree and I was equally impressed with my rare beef dish. An impressive array of fine cheeses followed my entree and the goat cheese which actually looks like a Brie is highly recommended.
My mouth is watering at the thought of returning. If visiting a Montbazon, this is a must visit.