Visits – Tastings
A MOMENT OF DISCOVERY & SHARING AT CHATEAU CANTENAC
For 4 generations, the Roskam-Brunot family has been perpetuating their passion in elaborating fine wines of Saint-Emilion so that we can guarantee you the highest quality and authenticity of our wines.
It’s at the heart of this historic property that we have the pleasure of welcoming you and have you discover our passion and history.
Château Cantenac received the “Jury’s Choice Awards for the “Best of Wine Tourism 2017” competition as recognition of the quality of hospitality and services provided at the estate. Our visitors have rewarded us with Trip Advisor “Travellers’ Choice Award” for 9 consecutive years. Thank you!
INFORMATIONS
Passionate about its heritage and its wines, the Roskam-Brunot family enjoys sharing its history and know-how. The visits are guided by a family member.
TASTINGS
Discover our « Selection of the day » in the wine tasting room (approx. 20 mins)
To book: call or email, but drop-ins may be possible
Days: Monday to Friday (week-end and Bank Holidays by appointment only)
Open Hours: 9 am to 12 am / 2 pm to 6 pm
(Recommended tasting times : 9:30 am, 11 am, 2:30 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm)
VISITS
The tours are friendly, educational, punctuated with interesting anecdotes and take you on a journey to discover the life of a family estate. You will discover the unique history of the family & the estate and the production stages of a Grand Cru from the vine to the glass: the terroir, the vineyard work, winemaking and wine aging. The visit ends with a comparative and educational tasting of our family wines.
Visits by appointment only: call or email us
(Face Mask : according to regulation and your own confort)
Days : Monday to Saturday (subject to availability)
Usual Tour Times : 10:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
(The winery is closed between 12 pm and 2 pm)
For private or custom tours : contact us
DURATION & PRICES
« Classic » Tour
1 hour, including a tasting of 3 wines
Price : 12.5 € per adult, 6 € per teenager (aged 13 to 18), free for children 12 and under.
« Prestige » Tour
1 h 30 mins, including a tasting of 4 wines accompanied by bread and cheese.
Price : 30 € per adult, to be paid in advance.
BUFFET & LUNCH
Buffet « Vigneron » (for groups: 20-36 pers.)
Includes a visit & tasting, followed by a buffet.
Price & Reservation : by request
Lunch « Tradition » (for groups: 20-36 pers.)
Includes a visit & tasting, followed by 3 to 4 courses.
Price & Reservation : by request
WORKSHOP & SEMINAR
Organize your workshops or seminars in the heart of Saint-Emilion vineyard.
Conditions : 5 to 30 people depending on configuration. Reservation on request.
LANGUAGES
English and French
Spanish and Cantonese (subject to availability).
LOCATION
By Car: 8 min from the Village / 6 min St Emilion Train Station / 15 min Libourne Train Station
By Bike: 15 min from the Village ou St Emilion Train Station [Bike rental at the Tourism Office]
On Foot: 50 minutes from the Village
Important note : There are no buses and taxis are rare and you need to reserve them in advance.
OTHER INFORMATION
Accessibility Info : all parts of the tour and tasting experience as well as toilets are wheelchair accessible
Our winery is dog friendly
Accepted forms of payment : Cash, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa – Mastercard)
Bus access and parking: use the back entrance of the winery*
(*first right before winery from Castillon or first left after winery from Libourne)
TO PREPARE YOUR “BORDEAUX WINE TRIP”, FOLLOW THE LINK :
BOOKING
Adrienne-Jennifer ROSKAM
Tel : +33(0).646.145.322
reservation@chateau-cantenac.fr
Office Hours : 9am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
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