Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is the ideal setting for a first-rate meal: the lavish dining area is adorned with (you guessed it!) a Lalique crystal chandelier, and the glass-paned extension commands a fine view of the vineyards. Chef Jérôme Schilling boasts a flawless CV (including Guy Lassausaie, Joël Robuchon, Thierry Marx and Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2023) and describes himself as a "cuisinier des vignes" ("cook of the vines"). His dishes inspired by the Sauternes terroir sport names such as "Interpretation of the 2011 vintage": langoustines, kalamensi and pollen, or "the grape seed": hake confit, bergamot and elderflower. The food is served in magnificent crystalware by Lalique and other fine china tableware, upping the table arts ante to a whole new level. A timeless place, where skilful, precise cuisine aims to exalt the distinctive flavour profile of Sauternes, which needless to say enjoys pride of place on the extensive wine list.