Escapes under $500: High style in French wine country (USA

Escapes under $500: High style in French wine country (USA Today)
How could I not fall for a town that fills its trashcans with nothing but empty wine bottles? In Saint-Emilion, where the dominant street aroma is balanced parts Merlot and Cabernet, wine is life. However, fine bistros must eventually lay to rest the vessels of what was once worth $50, $100, and even $500 or more. If drinking a whole paycheck in one meal seems like a step towards the financial …