Chambre d'Hôtes de L'Abricotier

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is the ideal setting for a first-rate meal: the lavish dining area is adorned with (you guessed it!) a Lalique crystal chandelier, and the glass-paned extension commands a fine view of the vineyards. Chef Jérôme Schilling boasts a flawless CV (including Guy Lassausaie, Joël Robuchon, Thierry Marx and Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2023) and describes himself as a "cuisinier des vignes" ("cook of the vines"). His dishes inspired by the Sauternes terroir sport names such as "Interpretation of the 2011 vintage": langoustines, kalamensi and pollen, or "the grape seed": hake

This restaurant is set in an authentic stone building in the heart of the picturesque winegrowing village of Sauternes. Chef Yoann Amado, who trained with Eric Frechon (Bristol, Paris) and at Maison Darroze (Langon), crafts a virtuoso score, combining finesse, audacity and consummate skill. Inspired pastry chef, Juliette Bonnard, turns out fresh, balanced desserts. Tartare of beef and oysters pepped up with horseradish and puffed rice; squab breasts grilled over dry grape vines and Devil’s sauce; feather-light Guanaja chocolate soufflé and armagnac-laced sorbet: each dish shines the spotlight

The setting, located in a premier grand cru Sauternes wine estate and run by the Cercle Guiraud team, is certainly breathtaking: a spacious dining area beneath a lofty vaulted ceiling, an open kitchen and an inviting lounge with a fireplace… The menu rolls out flavoursome, mouthwatering dishes illustrated by poached egg and a sauternes sauce, pâté en croûte in a tribute to Mère Brazier, roast pork shoulder in smoked pepper or desserts like Belle Hélène pears. A well-crafted, patriotic Gallic lineup at sensible prices and a deliciously peaceful terrace.

In Langon, the legacy of Claude Darroze is fervently upheld by his son Jean-Charles, courtesy of a culinary lineup that celebrates generous, bistronomic fare while shining the spotlight on regional produce. Some of the house’s iconic dishes include tuna carpaccio, duck in olives and Grand Marnier soufflé with blood orange sorbet. Cheerful, smiling service and a pleasant terrace on sunny days.