Two glasses of red wine and dark chocolates with various coatings arranged on a table at a tasting workshop at Château Balestard La Tonnelle in Bordeaux.

Wine tasting in Bordeaux featuring three bottles of Château Balestard La Tonnelle, glasses of red wine, and tannin notes, on a terrace overlooking vineyards.

Interior of a winemaking facility featuring two parallel rows of stainless steel fermentation tanks under industrial lighting, with concrete flooring and exposed metal ceiling structure.

Modern building of Château Balestard La Tonnelle with sloped roof overlooking vineyards in Gironde, visitors enjoying the rooftop terrace.

Interior of a wine aging cellar featuring hundreds of wooden barrels arranged symmetrically along a central aisle, modern ceiling lighting, contemporary architecture with light walls and black accents.

At the Château

Tanins and cocoa workshop -Château Balestard La Tonnelle

From 25€

Château Balestard La Tonnelle is a Grand Cru Classé vineyard managed by the Capdemourlin family, winemakers since 1647. Located just a 10-minute walk from Saint-Émilion, the estate invites you for a 1.5-hour guided tour, including a tasting of 3 wines paired with 3 chocolates, on its panoramic terrace.

400-square-meter panoramic terrace with a view of Saint-Émilion
Architect-designed bioclimatic winery built in 2019
A winemaking family in Saint-Émilion since 1647

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Immerse yourself in a historic family estate established in 1647, where the fascinating blend of 15th-century heritage and modern bioclimatic architecture awaits.

During the visit, you will discover the vineyards, learn about vine cultivation, and explore the key steps of the winemaking process. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of 3 wines, each paired with a specially crafted chocolate from Maëlig Chocolaterie in Saint-Émilion, designed exclusively for this tour.

We are delighted to welcome you for a warm and unforgettable experience! Enjoy a tasting on our 360° panoramic terrace, offering a breathtaking view of Saint-Émilion and the surrounding appellations.

Please note that one of the chocolates contains peanuts. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance.

by Château Balestard La Tonnelle

Bordeaux Tourist Office partner

Ecocertified partner

Château Balestard La Tonelle is certified High Environmental Value, Organic Agriculture and ISO14001 for its environmental management and responsible viticulture.

Good to know

Duration

90 minutes

What's included

Guided tour with 3 wines & 3 chocolates tasting.

Number of participants

2 to 8 participants max For group requests, please contact us via email at visites@vignoblescapdemourlin.com

Good to know

Please note that one of the chocolates contains peanuts. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance.

Meeting point

Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Château Balestard La Tonnelle, Balestard, Saint-Émilion, France

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Beautiful experience

Janet Wain 09/14/2026

We loved the tour around the vineyard. Wouldn't change anything. Gorgeous location and amazing wine and handmade chocolates.

Fantastic

Christopher LeSiege 06/06/2026

Spent a wonderful afternoon at this chateau on a recent visit to st. Emillion. Beautiful vineyard, excellent wine, warm welcoming host. Short walk from the center of st. Emillion. Would definitely go again when we return to the area. Thank you!

Excellence

Chenmin Zhou and Carla Martín 04/10/2026

The visit was wonderful. We learnt a great deal about Bordeaux wines and how they are made. We were looked after by a lady whose knowledge and way of introducing us to the wines and the history of the châteaux made the experience truly unforgettable. We enjoyed the tasting accompanied by chocolates, and we will certainly be back to visit you again one day. Thank you, and it was a pleasure.