Lalique

The story

Lalique, Langon – Chef Jérôme Schilling's Two-Michelin-Star Modern Cuisine

The Setting

Within the 17th-century main building of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Restaurant LALIQUE balances historic charm with contemporary lightness. A first dining room offers a cosy, dimly lit atmosphere; beyond it, an extension designed by architect Mario Botta opens onto serene vineyard views through a glass roof with a delicate metal frame. The ceiling glitters with 120 Champs-Élysées crystal leaves in gold-lustred finish, and Lalique’s emblematic works adorn the consoles. The room seats 40.

The Chef and His Philosophy

Jérôme Schilling, named Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2023, describes himself as a “cuisinier des vignes.” He experiments relentlessly with Sauternes wine – infusing, macerating, fermenting, crystallising, poaching – using grape must, lees, and vine shoots to build flavour. His modern cuisine is sensitive and precise, with freshness and deconstruction at its core. In 2025, he coached the French team to victory at the Bocuse d’Or.

The Menus

Two tasting paths are offered: Le Grain Noble and Le Terroir du Sauternais, each in three, four, or five sequences. A vegetarian option is available. The pastry chef, too, works Sauternes into desserts and mignardises, evolving with the seasons. To close the meal, head sommelier Logan Guignot-Truffley has crafted a digestif ritual – a carefully selected array of exceptional spirits and original creations.

The Recognition

Lalique earned its first Michelin star in 2019, becoming Sauternes’ first starred table. In March 2022, the restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars, a tribute to the talent of Schilling and his teams in both kitchen and dining room. That same year, Schilling secured the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France.

The Table

The dining experience begins with the eye: linen napkins, Fürstenberg porcelain, Christofle napkin rings set with crystal “Raisins” pieces, and Peugeot salt and pepper mills – perfect replicas of those co-signed by René Lalique and Peugeot in 1924. Crystal carafes and stemware from the 100 Points range complete a symphony of craftsmanship.