Domaine de la Tortiniere bar ★ 4.5
Domaine de la Tortiniere is a Relais et Chateaux property in a Napoleon III chateau south of Tours, with a stone-vaulted bar facing the parkland.
The list: Chateau hotel wine list of 250 bottles; Touraine focus with Vouvray, Montlouis, Chinon and Bourgueil verticals; 10 by-the-glass
Tip: Non-residents are welcome at the bar but call ahead in high season. The chateau's grounds are walkable for an aperitif stroll before dinner.