Château Fonroque Private tours and tastings in the heart of a Grand Cru Classé vineyard practicing organic farming

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Closed

Monday 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 05:00 pm

Opens Tuesday at 10:00 amDetailed schedules

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Libournais and Saint Émilion

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Credit card accepted
English spoken
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Spanish spoken

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- Château Fonroque, an iconic and pioneering estate in biodynamic agriculture
  Near the village of Saint-Emilion, Château Fonroque, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion, welcomes you throughout the year for personalized experiences.
  Let yourself be captivated by the enchanting setting of Château Fonroque, surrounded by 17 hectares of vineyards whose history dates back to the 18th century. A pioneer in environmentally friendly practices, the estate was the very first Cru Classé in Bordeaux to receive organic certification in 2006 and biodynamic certification in 2008.
  
  Experiences accessible to all
  The tour is designed to showcase every facet of the vineyard. Discover the history of Château Fonroque, the characteristics of the Saint-Émilion terroir, biodynamic practices, and the inner workings of winemaking at a Grand Cru Classé estate. Private tours offer a truly immersive experience. Several options are available, from guided tastings to tours followed by tastings of wines aged in different batches, as well as discovery tours and wine and chocolate tastings. Explore their full range of offerings in the brochure below.
  Whether you are curious, epicurean, novice amateur or expert, Château Fonroque offers tours and tastings adapted to be accessible to all, for an experience where the place and the wine become one.
  Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation
  Downloads:
  - Download document: visites-chateau-fonroque-particuliers-2026.pdf
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Traveller Reviews Google Château Fonroque

4.8 sur 5 37 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Notes by Arzu on 14/06/2026

We absolutely loved Floriane’s presentation. She explained everything clearly, step by step, in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. What impressed us the most was how she used simple comparisons and relatable examples to explain wine terminology, making it easy even for people with little or no wine knowledge to follow along. She is truly one of the best guides we have met in this region. Her knowledge, passion, and communication skills made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Thank you so much, Floriane. Congratulations, and keep up the amazing work! 👏🍷
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Bart Kiers on 31/05/2026

Had a very enjoyable wine tasting at Château Fonroque with some friends, where the second wine, Château Cartier, was already very pleasant with a nice balance and drinkability. The first wine, Château Fonroque itself, was in a completely different league: truly fantastic, with far greater depth, structure, and precision. The explanation of their biodynamic winemaking approach was particularly insightful, and the almost brutalist design of their wine tanks was strikingly beautiful and unexpected, adding a modern architectural edge to the traditional château setting. Thank you!
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Charlie Lewis-Jones on 09/05/2026