Château Du Tasta

Not far from Bordeaux, this property is a little paradise nestled in the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Graves grand cru classé winery. Nicolas Masse is the chef behind La Grand'Vigne, the hotel's fine dining restaurant. Masse strives tirelessly towards a single goal, which is to showcase the bountiful produce of Aquitaine (from caviar to Pyrenean lamb), including its vegetable cornucopia and its wines, especially those of Pessac Léognan. As legible as it is pure, his high-flying cuisine is dedicated to revealing the distinctive flavour of painstakingly selected produce from southw

When you take a seat in this unabashedly rustic, yet plush establishment, you are reminded of the region’s rich heritage – the winegrowers’ wives used to wash their clothes in the old stone sink that stands in the centre of this reconstructed 18C hall. The menu is accordingly traditional and wholesome: grilled free-range breast of chicken, crunchy potatoes, trompette mushrooms and bearnaise sauce. The epitome of a spruce, country inn of yesteryear, with the bonus of cheerful waiting staff. Even better, it is possible to taste the wines of the property, which is none other than Château Smith Ha