La maison des vins de Barsac et Sauternes

Having walked in the countryside around Barsac we were hot and thirsty so popped into the maison des vins for a drink and glass of chilled Sauterne. We said we weren't eating so the owner sat us at a comfortable high table with stools and we had our drinks the inside was air conditioned too so on a particularly hot day this was very welcome. We quickly noted the food the diners were having and it looked too good not to try!! We were not disappointed although the menu was a little limited by the time we ordered we still had a good choice and got what we want. There was a short delay so the owner brought us pate and bread with his apologies! The food was very good indeed fresh and delicious if this was local restaurant I would go at least once a week! The bill for everything including coffee, 2 desserts and more wine! was around 85 Eu, which for the 4 of us we thought was very reasonable. The owner was very hospitable the chef came out to check we were happy with his food so we were able to compliment him directly. A lovely place for wine and food.

Light set lunch menu at the recently reopened Maison des Vins. Sea bream tartar with avocado and citrus dressing for entree, seared tuna or porc filet mignon for the main and raspberry sorbet for dessert. Two glasses of Barsac (Château d'Anna) and two glasses of white Graves two coffees at around 50 euro. Everything is well cooked and presented, much lighter than other options around, beautiful setup across the church of Barsac. Will certainly be back.

I don't know about the food, but as a tasting room for Barsac-Sauternes, it's a must-stop. Since Barsac is the only wine region to carry either of the two appellations, you get to taste the best of both worlds. They range from the lighter, less sweet, lower alcohol wines to their distinct opposites. For moi, a dyed-in-the-peel red fancier, I actually enjoyed the experience.

From welcome to check-in is just perfect. The dishes are refined. and excellent. address to be consumed without moderation.

Excellent welcome in this wine house. very interesting staff to listen distilling good advice and relevant opinions about the castles of the surrounding area.