Dine in the best Bordeaux châteaux for food, with the winners of the Bordeaux Best of Wine Tourism restaurants category...
Bordeaux châteaux restaurants
Château de La Dauphine, Fronsac – Wine Tourism Restaurants winner
The important thing at Château de La Dauphine is to arrive hungry – although, please take note, reservations are necessary. There is a range of different food and wine combinations on offer here, including a picnic on the hill or lunch by the infinity pool. All options include a guided tour and tasting of Dauphine wines. Fingerfood cookery classes or wine and savoury cupcake pairings are also available. Owned for 15 years by Guillaume Halley, who oversaw a transition to biodynamic farming, the château was recently taken over by the Labrune family. Jean-Claude Labrune has vowed to continue Halley’s good work.
Château de La Dauphine, Rue Poitevine, 33126 Fronsac. 05 57 74 06 61 www.chateau-dauphine.com
Château de Candale, St-Emilion – Wine Tourism Restaurants runner up
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Chateau de Candale
L’Atelier de Candale is the restaurant at Candale and its menu changes daily, depending on what produce is best from the market. The lunch menu, available Tuesday – Friday offers three courses for under €20.
Château Haut-Bailly, Léognan – Wine Tourism Restaurants runner up
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Haut Bailly private dining room.
At Haut-Bailly, instead of a restaurant there is a private table option which can be reserved for groups of four to 15 people. Menus are seasonal and designed around the estate’s wines. Includes one vintage of La Parde Haut-Bailly and two vintages of Château Haut-Bailly, as well as a visit of the property and an aperitif with Champagne.
Tonnellerie Nadalié, Ludon-Médoc – Wine Tourism Restaurants runner up
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Brasserie Le 1902
As an alternative to château dining, barrel-maker Tonnellerie Nadalié has opened Brasserie Le 1902. Visitors can book lunch and a visit to the cooperage. Set menus starting from €18.
99 Rue Lafont 33290 Ludon-Médoc. 05.56.69.80.45. www.le1902restaurant.com