Au Four Et Au Moulin

Dinner for 3 hungry people in this little gem a bit off the beaten track, but more than worth the diversion. Ms Brard runs a truly amazing kitchen, we had a lovely view in through the pass and there was calm, good humour, and great, respectful communication going on in a happy kitchen all of which was reflected on our plates. We had two dinners from the €25 menu and one from the more elaborate €35 menu. A little amuse bouche of diced melon with a hint of mint got us nicely started. (Incidentally, I don't know if Ms Brard bakes her own baguette, but it was just amazing, far and above the best French bread I have ever eaten Starters: Salad of duck geziers and lardons just delicious, with a clean and simple dressing. (Hands down the best salad I ate in two weeks of dining in France this year. Crab souffle unusual, amazing and utterly delicious. Warm sauteed foie gras with figs and apple mind blowing! Mains: Confit duck just perfect Entrecote tender and cooked to perfection, with phenomenal confit shallots on top Tournedos sublimely seasoned and cooked All were served with fabulous sauteed potato slices and seasonal veg. Desserts: Vanilla creme brulee Raspberry creme brulee Chocolate fondant All excellent, especially the vanilla brulee and the sure sign of a kitchen where someone really know what they are doing stunning, delicious chantilly cream.

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We timed our journey to have lunch somewhere just North of Bordeaux and this is what we found! A fascinating setting, a welcoming patronne, helpful waiting, and above all, wonderful food and drink. Outside on a bright pink table the starters of oysters and prawn salads were just a tempting beginning. The three of us enjoyed beautifully cooked fish with excellent vegetables. Rounded off with “fraises nature” and one of the most delicious creme brûlée’s we have ever tasted (see other reviews too). The “vin du coin”, a Sauvignon, was a perfect compliment to our meal. We could not have had a more successful pause on our journey.

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A trip to North Gironde, near Blaye (20mn) should take you to that address. Located 5mn away from highway, in the village of Marcillac (33), this restaurant served gem food at affordable price Euro 25 for three course menu. Goat cheese salad, fresh oysters, duck magret, and 6/7 choices of fresh desserts, in a casual terrace. We even spotted a small baby deer, walking around. Really nice also to taste the local terroir of Vignerons Tutiac Rose wine. Tutiac is a large cooperative of winemaker, located in Marcillac village. We got to know they export wines to USA and China, all from that little village.

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We had lunch there on a Sunday. The place has charm and is only a few km from the A10 highway. The starters and main dish were very good, the deserts a bit less impressive. Service was painfully slow, however.

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Had a very nice dinner with my new girlfriend. The Creme Brûlée was the best I have ever eaten. Very convenient located just off junction 38 on the A10 motorway.

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