Who says country villages are dying? Not in the Côtes de Castillon, sorry that’s Castillon, Côtes de Bordeaux now.
Anne-Marie Galineau will soon be celebrating the 1st anniversary of Le Comptoir de Saint Genes
A mini supermarket, selling locally baked bread and regional fresh food, a tobacconist, newstand and bar with table football and pool, wine shop and a restaurant. There is a feminine feel, as the young chef is also a woman : Lucie Bounaudet and there is a definite favouritism for wines made by women. The wine selection is heavily biased towards the Côtes de Castillon and diners can choose bottles from the cases in store – which is also the restaurant – to accompany their lunch or dinner with only a €6 supplement on the retail price.
Each wine has with an explanatory note, not just about the wine but also the winemakers – with pictures so you can really get to know your vigneron and even spot them in the restaurant.
Anne-Marie also organises regular themed evenings from football to winemaker dinners – the next one on 7th May will be organic and biodynamic wine makers – book now !