A terroir story - Château Balestard La Tonnelle
The family-owned property of Château Balestard La Tonnelle, a Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Emilion since 1955 and renovated in 2019, welcomes you to make your visits unforgettable!
Explore the estate and taste 3 wines from our 3 Châteaux through a commented blind tasting.
- Panoramic terrace of 400 square meters with view on Saint-Emilion
- Bioclimatic cellar of architect dating from 2019
- Winegrowing family in Saint-Emilion since 1647
- 15th century watchtower
- Remarkable architecture
- Limestone plateau of Saint-Emilion
This property takes you on a wonderful journey through time and the vineyards.
The ancient 15th-century watchtower, a major emblem of the property, offers a unique and unusual alliance with the new bioclimatic building designed by architect Claude Marty, housing the barrel cellar and the vat room.T
he tour begins with the history of the Capdemourlin family, winemakers from father to son since 1647, owners of 3 châteaux in Saint-Emilion and Montagne. Discover the different characteristics of the Saint-Emilion terroir, our work in the vineyard and the cellars.
To conclude 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.
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Duration
What's included
Visit of the property
Blind tasting of 3 wines
