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Experience Marlborough's most unique tasting room
The icon of Clos Henri Vineyard and the heart of our estate, the Sainte Solange Chapel, offers one of the most distinctive wine experiences in the Blenheim area. Originally built in the 1920s as a Presbyterian country church in Ward, this historic building was relocated to our vineyard in 2003 to begin a new life as our tasting room.
Deconsecrated and renamed ‘Sainte Solange’ in memory of Solange Bourgeois, the chapel serves as a bridge between New Zealand heritage and our French roots. Crafted from native Rimu timber, the chapel was lovingly restored with the addition of a wooden steeple—a nod to the Bourgeois family’s home village of Chavignol in Sancerre, France.
Today, this quintessentially Kiwi landmark provides an atmospheric setting for Marlborough wine and food experiences. Whether you are looking for one of the best cellar doors near Blenheim, a stunning Marlborough wedding venue, or an intimate meeting space surrounded by organic vineyards, Sainte Solange Chapel offers a touch of European charm in the heart of the Wairau Valley.
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday
10:00am - 4pm (last tasting at 3.30pm)
Bookings are essential as availability for walk-ins are not guaranteed.
Your Tasting Options
Food at Clos Henri
Say cheese!
It must be the French influence, but we love cheese! You are warmly invited to enjoy your tasting with a cheese or charcuterie platter. We pride ourselves in selecting locally made products, so that you can experience the best that New Zealand has to offer.
QUALMARK
We're proud to announce that we are certified Silver with Qualmark New Zealand. This ensures that you have a guaranteed level of experience when you visit us, but also offers you the opportunity to taste wines knowing you're supporting a company that is leaving as light a footprint on the world as possible.