The place to eat
To own a restaurant can be a dream and sometimes, dreams can become reality. It is what happened to Chef Sylvain Renzetti when in 2019 his mother sold her house to buy what will become SON’… This Bordeaux based restaurant is famous, it is even number 1 on TripAdvisor for 4 years now. Since the opening, the rock and roll chef, as he was also musician and singer in a band, received a lot of distinctions including from Gault&Millau.
It is why, I decided to recommend his amazing cuisine where the flavors are as important as the textures and the smells. The 75 euros tasting menu is a journey you will never forget. I was sur-prised by the creativity in the plate but also in the dining room… I felt like I was at a magic show where the service is accomplice and highly participating to the experience. But I will not do any spoilers; you will need to live it to understand it!
The sommelier Maxime Pougeolle will help you to create the best pairings with the fantastic cuisine. He is working with the Chef for 2 years now and is highlighting wines from Bordeaux but also from all over the world. There is a nice selection of wines by the glass and for those who prefers to play soft, there is a very interesting no alcohol drinks pairing avai-lable. The cold infusions are created depending on the menu to create the perfect harmony.
Maxime and the Chef are usually exploring the pairings together. Chef Renzetti will give the original idea of the dish which is often a protein with an unexpected element like oyster and kiwi fruit or squid garnished with coconut. Then, Maxime will establish a first list of potential wines. Once the dish is created, they taste and discuss together. The goal is really to find the perfect match while offering a surprinsing taste experience in line with the creativity of the Chef.
Mission accomplished. SON’ is the place to eat !
