L'Atelier de Candale

Rating: 12
Author: Gault&Millau

1 Lieu Dit Grandes Plantes, 33330 St.-Laurent-des-Combes, France

12/20
Gourmet Restaurant

1 PHOTOS

Cooking: French | Vegetarian
Services: Access for people with disabilities | Garden | Pets allowed | Private Parking
Style: Casual | Romantic | With family | With friends

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

28 to 40

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Located in the heart of the Saint-Émilion vineyards, L'Atelier de Candale is the restaurant run by winemaking couple Magali and Thibaut Decoster, owners of several grands crus classés. From the terrace of this elegant former Carthusian monastery, the panoramic view of the vineyards is an integral part of the experience. The restaurant offers contemporary, gourmet, and approachable bistronomic cuisine, where the ingredients remain the focus of each dish, complemented by a measured touch of creativity. The recommended wine pairings naturally complement a genuine exploration of the estate’s wines. Among the exquisite dishes—which avoid the clichés of passing trends—are the tuna tataki with sesame ice cream, the half duck breast, rigatoni with zucchini pesto and cockles, the sea bream fillet with cockles, and the poached peach with Timut pepper all exemplify a cohesive culinary style that perfectly complements the setting.