Château Cordeillan-Bages
Perfectionist plates in an elegant setting





Don’t be put off by two-star Michelin chef’s Jean-Luc Rocha’s unctuous duck burger – according to his eyebrow-raising recipe book, cooking with cholesterol-packed duck fat is excellent for your health. Other tantalising creations include warm foie gras in a whole-grain crust and a rich duck cake for dessert. The château – a luxe 19th-century manor in the Pauillac vineyards – now also features an in-the-kitchen chef’s table.
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