Within the French Alps, we just lately had a possibility to dine at two eating places which might be each related to a luxurious property referred to as Château de Candie in Chambéry. Be sure you learn our evaluate of the property. They name their eating experiences unforgettable, and after having dined at each their eating places, I can vouch for the declare.
Our favourite was their in-house La Cantine, the resort’s genuine restaurant with a terrace providing fabulous views of the wooded gardens and fountain and Le Lido, their restaurant on the shores of Lake Bourget, roughly a ten or so minute drive from the resort. The service, meals, wine and ambiance have been all top-notch. They provide an ever-changing menu utilizing domestically sourced components, so relying on the season.
We started our stick with a lunch at Le Lido, the place we sat outdoors. We have been lucky sufficient to get a desk proper on the lake’s edge, so the views all afternoon have been spectacular.
Inside is equally charming with a central round bar you calm down at — there are extensive home windows going through the lake so you may nonetheless get the views throughout cooler months when it’s not appropriate to dine outdoors.
We loved a few appetizers and mains for lunch — word that Anthony wished to attempt a burger, uncommon after we are reviewing eating places, however the climate and vibe referred to as for it. It was removed from an strange burger. Decadent burger sums it up and simply have a look at these fries.
I went for the steak with a recent multi-colored tomato salad.
The true prize (along with the divine cocktails and wine) was the starters. Under is a scrumptious Mocktail made with Mango, Apricot, Oranges, and recent mint. In addition they supply varied Apertifs, Kir, beers and ciders in addition to a complete wine menu. For our essential course, I opted for a glass of the 2022 AOP Savoie Chignin Bergeron (Raipoumpou). Different nice choices embody Gaspacho with Basil, Ceviche and Beef Tartare with fries.
A cocktail at Le Lido for lunch, on the banks of the Lake Bourget
My favourite was their chilly strawberry soup, which was to die-for — and simply have a look at the presentation. (beneath)
This bisque was equally heavenly, served with onions and a facet of toast. We have been speaking about it weeks later.
I assumed we have been accomplished, however one of many waiters strongly prompt we attempt the Ceviche and so we did, which they ready with scallops, paprika, corn, scallions and pomegranate.
We wouldn’t have had desserts apart from the truth that they sounded so good and we knew we have been going gentle for dinner with an appetizer plate (and wine after all). They love their wine right here and most of the waiters are obsessed with it, one other bonus. Under, the Cremeux au Chocolate de Savoie.
Chef Badara Gueye fuses traditional French delicacies with flavors and spices from Senegal, showcasing recent, seasonal components. One night time, we have been handled to a wine tasting on the bar by their on-site somalier. If the bar isn’t your factor, you may get pleasure from a relaxing glass of Viognier wine made out of grapes grown within the château’s personal winery, outdoors on a picnic blanket with breathtaking views of the valley.
The indoor eating room space at La Cantine in the principle resort is a mix of stylish, elegant and outdated world.
How’s this for divine?
The salads have been decadent and superbly offered as effectively.
I’ll say sure to something with figs — this dish was distinctive and once more, have a look at the eye to element.
Under, a superbly offered plate of Salmon with recent greens that was as scrumptious because it seems to be.
Their desserts at each Le Lido and La Cantine did NOT disappoint.
Under, we had a wine tasting with Raphael, together with Sauternes, which was his concept. As soon as they realized we liked an analogous type, out it got here. It’s a wine made out of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle Grapes and is on the sweeter facet, so it’s an ideal option to pair with a dessert or a cheeseboard. Others on the record? That they had a Savoie Champagne (nice with oysters), a Candie Voignier (2023) which was loaded with peach and citrus, a Saint Georges Blanc (Les Argillats), which was full bodied (vanilla, oak, buttery and closest to a California Chardonnay), a 2024 Sens Crozes-Hermitage, the place you might style Blackberry, Raspberry and White Pepper and a scrumptious 2023 Julien de Savignac Cuvee Pauline Cotes de Bergerac (Moelleux).
All of them have been high notch decisions – hats off to Raphael and his crew for such a beautiful choice.
Raphael throughout our wine tasting at La Cantine’s bar
Under, on the finish of our ultimate dinner, they introduced out a distinct Sauternes to attempt.
The whole expertise was memorable and one we’d extremely advocate. If this space isn’t in your radar, contemplate making it a facet journey from Paris or Provence. Two thumbs up!
THE DETAILS:
La Cantine @ Château de Candie
533 Rue du Bois de Candie | 73000 Chambéry, France
Le Lido on Lake Bourget
Bord du lac d’Aix les Bains | 73100 Tresserve, France
https://lido-lacdubourget.com/
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