A good motto that Le Mercy certainly follows
Today we had an excellent celebratory lunch at Le Mercy in the square at the centre of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher. This was our first visit to this restaurant, which recently changed hands reopening on the 19th May 2017. Previously it was called Le Delice des Mets, which didn't have very encouraging reports so I never ate there.
However, having had very good reports from friends who have eaten at the new restaurant we decided to try it out. Not only has the restaurant now got a new name – Le Mercy – but also a new, ambitious and refined style of cooking. It is run by Christine, who manages the front of house, while Erwan very effectively rattles the pots and pans.
The three of us were very impressed with the welcome and service, the high quality of the food along with an interesting and well chosen selection of Loire wines. The only negative point about the wine list is that it does not include vintages.
We started with a glass of sparkling Vouvray from Bernard Fouquet, one of Vouvray's best producers. We chose from the 23.50€ menu that offers three course with four choices for each course. During the week there is a two course lunch at 15.90€.
Part of the dining room
First courses:
Gâteau de truite
Pumpkin soup
2016 Pyros, AC Touraine, Les Pierres d'Aurèle,
Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
After the Vouvray we chose the 2016 Pyros from Les Pierres d'Aurèle. This is the domaine where Vincent Roussley used to be based before he moved back to Angé once he got back the family vineyards and cellars that had been rented out. Pyros is 100% Gamay and it was deep coloured with an attractive concentration of black fruits.
Main courses
Perfectly cooked, succulent salmon
Beef marinated in saké with salsify
Desserts:
Crème brulé
Seasonal fruit salad in Vouvray
Le Mercy, 15 Place Pierre Fidèle Bretonneau, 41400 Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
Tel: 02.54.32.04.14 / le-mercy@orange.fr
