Restaurant La Maison d'Estournel

Tout était parfait Le personnel accueillant enjoué et à l’écoute Le site magnifique, le déjeuner bercé par le chant des oiseaux Les mets de très grande qualité avec des produits de saison Un délicieux moment Nous reviendrons

Un merveilleux moment hors du temps, diner entre amis en semaine, avec une équipe à l'écoute proposant des produits frais et de proximité ( les cèpes fraîchement cueillis pour notre cassolette!) Une belle expérience que je recommande !

Moment paisible, authentique et succulent entre les visites de domaines

Well above expectations. The caviar egg was outstanding!

Fantastic experience

The restaurant at La Maison d’Estournel – Saint-Estèphe, France I visited this restaurant on the very day it reopened — perfectly timed, thanks to the thoughtful help from our hotel host who assisted with the reservation. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere harmoniously blends traditional charm with contemporary elegance. We started the evening with wine and conversation in the cozy library lounge, sipping two lovely whites: •Pagodes de Cos, Saint-Estèphe 2022 •Cos d’Estournel, Saint-Estèphe 2018 Alongside, we had a soft-boiled egg topped with caviar as an appetizer. While the taste wasn’t a revelation for me, the generous helping of caviar made it feel indulgent and elegant. We then moved to the dining area for dinner. STARTERS •Semi-cooked foie gras from Maison Biraben, shallots chutney, clementine gel •Scallop carpaccio, maraîchère vinaigrette and daikon Both starters were excellent, especially the foie gras, which was a clear highlight with its rich, silky texture and perfectly balanced sweet and tangy notes. MAIN COURSES •Chicken supreme, peas, “poulette” sauce: The chicken was surprisingly flavorful, tender yet bouncy — far from ordinary. The sauce tied everything together beautifully. •Monkfish medallion, carrot purée with curry, curry sauce, and toasted pine nuts: The fish itself was fresh and well-cooked, but the curry-style sauce felt a bit familiar for me as someone from Asia — more common than unique. We paired the mains with a Pagodes de Cos, Second vin de Cos d’Estournel 2011, which was smooth and deeply enjoyable. I hadn’t known much about Cos d’Estournel wines before, but they’ve definitely found a place in my heart now. DESSERT To end the meal, we had a beautifully plated chocolate dessert (unfortunately I didn’t catch the name). It featured multiple textures — rich mousse, crunchy bits, and a smooth chocolate sauce that tied it all together, topped with what looked like a cocoa-dusted quenelle of ice cream. Decadent and satisfying without being overly sweet. Final thoughts: The evening was a perfect welcome to the region — great hospitality, elegant ambiance, and thoughtfully prepared food. While not every dish was a personal favorite, the overall experience was warm and memorable.