Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Grand Cru Classé

A story of Terroir (3 blind wines)

1h30
7 reviews • 4.8
20,00 €

per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About the experience

1h30

2-8 persons

3 tastings
Visit and tasting
Available in: French,  English,  Spanish
The family property of Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion since 1955 and renovated in 2019, welcomes you to make your visits unforgettable!

This property takes you on a wonderful journey through time and the vineyard.
The old 15th century watchtower, a major emblem of the property, offers a unique and unusual alliance with the new bioclimatic building by architect Claude Marty, containing the barrel cellar and the vat room.

The visit begins with the history of the Capdemourlin family, winegrowers from father to son since 1647, owners of 3 castles in Saint-Emilion and Montagne. Then discover the different characteristics of the Saint-Emilion terroir, our work in the vineyard and in the cellars.
To finish this experience, blind taste the 3 wines from our châteaux: Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Château Cap de Mourlin and Château Roudier.

This tasting takes place on our panoramic terrace.

What's included

3 tastings
Tasting
Guide

About the host

Welcome to Château Balestard La Tonnelle, a magnificent wine estate located just 800 meters from the village of Saint-Émilion. Our estate, a Grand Cru Classé, is steeped in a rich history, having been acquired by the prestigious Capdemourlin family in 1923. The Capdemourlin family has been present in Saint-Émilion since 1647, which testifies to their deep attachment to the region and its centuries-old wine traditions.

The privileged location of our estate offers an undeniable advantage: accessibility on foot from the center of Saint-Émilion in just 10 minutes. You can stroll through the charming alleys of the village before immersing yourself in the bewitching atmosphere of Château Balestard La Tonnelle.

Since 2019, we are proud to welcome you to our new bioclimatic building, which embodies our commitment to the environment and sustainability. This place subtly combines tradition and modernity to offer a unique experience to our visitors.

Imagine yourself on our 400m² 360° panoramic terrace, which reveals a breathtaking view of the village of Saint-Émilion and its surroundings. It is an ideal place to admire the hilly landscapes, the vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, and soak up the magical atmosphere of the region.

Things to know

Payment: No payment until the host has confirmed your booking.
Cancellation: Full refund of the experience if cancellation takes place up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Tasting: No alcohol tasting for underage children.
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Where is the experience located?

1 Balestard, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France

Reviews of A story of Terroir (3 blind wines)
7 reviews
These reviews were translated by Google Traduction, they might contain errors.
Clara Flag es
5.0
2 months ago

Very interesting and enjoyable visit. The tour and blind tasting were very interesting. Highly recommended.

Reply from Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Grand Cru Classé :

Hola, Muchas gracias por su comentario, ¡nos alegra mucho que haya disfrutado de la experiencia! ¡Hasta pronto! El equipo del Château Balestard La Tonnelle

Jose miguel Flag es
5.0
2 months ago

Amazing experience! The blind tasting was so much fun and we learned a lot.

A story of Terroir (3 blind wines)

Reply from Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Grand Cru Classé :

Hola, Muchas gracias por su comentario! ¡Hasta pronto! El equipo del Château Balestard La Tonnelle

Jessica Flag us
5.0
4 months ago

Reply from Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Grand Cru Classé :

Bonjour Jessica, Thank you for your rating! We are glad you enjoyed your tour at Château Balestard La Tonnelle. Château Balestard La Tonnelle's team

Alexis Flag fr
5.0
4 months ago

Very good guide, very good visit. Not being a wine lover, I found this visit educational and enriching.

Klaus Flag de
4.0
a year ago

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