A slow start and a long queue at the Avis counter meant that we eventually squeezed the four of us and our bags into the Audi close to 12.00 for a drive along the quay and out of the city.
Into chateau country around Margaux had me salivating for a tasting, but a lesson we have learned is that you don't get between a Frenchman and his lunchtime.......they were closed! So we had no choice but to join them. My choice was the Gare du Gourmande, a small restaurant converted from an old railway station where the menu consists of whatever the chef thinks is fresh and worthy. No course choice, just how many you will have.
Fantastic meal washed down with a lovely local white confirmed that wine areas are also good food areas. Spoke at length to the lovely couple running the place and they suggested the nearby Chateau Siran for a tour and tasting. It proved to be another interesting and enjoyable experience.
Time now to check into our own Chateau for the night - Chateau Meyne which is a working winery owned by a Thai family. Another terrific experience as Kez, Frank and I had a personal tasting with a lovely Chinese girl showing us their reds ( Gail opting out). Tour director acquired wine, cheeses, breads and rillettes so we spent the evening in the chateau's lounge for a light dinner......all in all a fulfilling day!
A nice lunch
Chateau Meyne
Enjoying our Chateau
Is that Kerry's own bottle of red?
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