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Come taste our terroir
Experience a Unique Marlborough Wine Tasting at Sainte Solange Chapel
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
Summer October - April
From 1st October - 30th April, our Cellar Door is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4pm.
Bookings are essential as availability for walk-ins are not guaranteed.
WINTER May - September
From the 1st May - 30th September, our cellar door opens Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4.00pm for wine sales only.
We have a tasting slot available daily at 11am, by prior booking only.
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.