Our stay here in Bordeaux for the summer is coming to an end so we returned to one of our favorite bistros downtown, LE LOUP, last night for another super meal.
the menu has changed a tad since we were there a month ago, but it tends to be shared plates changing every now and then with major changes each season. Last night there was a new TEMPURA de Piments de Padron, sauce Mayonnaise. we had the corn fritters last time and these Padron peppers battered and fried were just as yummy. I started with a simple Kir Cassis (white wine and cassis) while Will tried the Spritz Bordelais of Lillet & Cremant de Bordeaux which he loved and was very refreshing.
we ordered a bottle of Cabernet Franc (as the Loire put a stamp on us) AOC Canon Fronsac called Le Bouquet de Lariveau from Chateau Lariveau 2020 and it was super.
Since we were with Sam last time we skipped the GNOCCHIS de Pommer de terre, Bisque de Langoustine but were really happy we got to try this. The Chef really know how to make pasta here and he came out when I raved about the gnocchi and the scrumptious rich lobster bisque cream sauce they were in made from a fab fish reduction! (photos on FB). We finished with one of our favorites: Demi-magret de Canard, haricots Verts, Groseille, the half duck breast rare with green beans and currants.
At home Will had some ice cream and I headed to bed.
Our last night here is tonight and we are headed out with our friend Hugo to say good-bye soon.
