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The Fonroque winery extends over 17.60 hectares of vineyards a few hundred metres north-west of the town of Saint-Emilion. It is spread over a limestone plateau and a west-facing hillside. Château Fonroque was the very first Grand Cru Classé to be certified biodynamic.
Château Fonroque was acquired in 1931 by Adèle and Jean Moueix. Alain Moueix, their great-grandson, inherited it from his father and has been running the estate since 2001.
He has developed a viticulture that respects the environment, leading to organic farming certification in 2006 and biodynamic certification in 2008.
In 2017, the Guillard family bought the estate. Aware of the importance of continuing this essential work, the new owners have asked Alain Moueix to play an active advisory role in the management of the estate.
Fonroque offers a fine mosaic of the three main types of soil in Saint-Emilion.
To allow this terroir to come to the fore during the blending process, we have built a new winery. It's made up of smaller concrete vats, which means we can bring a great deal of subtlety to the final blend.The Fonroque winery extends over 17.60 hectares of vineyards a few hundred metres north-west of the town of Saint-Emilion. It is spread over a limestone plateau and a west-facing hillside. Château Fonroque was the very first Grand Cru Classé to be certified biodynamic.
Château Fonroque was acquired in 1931 by Adèle and Jean Moueix. Alain Moueix, their great-grandson, inherited it from his father and has been running the estate since 2001.
He has developed a viticulture that respects the environment, leading to organic farming certification in 2006 and biodynamic certification in 2008.
In 2017, the Guillard family bought the estate. Aware of the importance of continuing this essential work, the new owners have asked Alain Moueix to play an active advisory role in the management of the estate.
Fonroque offers a fine mosaic of the three main types of soil in Saint-Emilion.
To allow this terroir to come to the fore during the blending process, we have built a new winery. It's made up of smaller concrete vats, which means we can bring a great deal of subtlety to the final blend....


Château Fonroque, Grand Cru Classé
Gironde, Gironde - France
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by Eirini for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 12/01/2025
A very interesting vineyard with an extremely interesting cultivating process. Our guide was excellent the buildings fantastic and the wine superb!A very interesting vineyard with an extremely interesting cultivating process. Our guide was excellent the buildings fantastic and the wine superb!...
by Bob for The Fonroque footprint (Tasting) on 09/17/2025
Had an excellent tasting at Château Fonroque. Bought a case of their wine and joined their wine club. Looking forward to returning !
Had an excellent tasting at Château Fonroque. Bought a case of their wine and joined their wine club. Looking forward to returning !
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by Sara for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 09/09/2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Fonroque! Our tour guide, Julien, was very informative and engaging. As we are learning French, he took the time to speak with us in both French and English, ensuring we understood everything. We also enjoyed our tasting in a beautiful setting. I would highly recommend visiting this biodynamic winery !We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Fonroque! Our tour guide, Julien, was very informative and engaging. As we are learning French, he took the time to speak with us in both French and English, ensuring we understood everything. We also enjoyed our tasting in a beautiful setting. I would highly recommend visiting this biodynamic winery !...
by Nik for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 11/01/2025
We were a family group of 7 and thoroughly enjoyed the tour an tasting done by Julien. It was very informative and well delivered. Thank you!We were a family group of 7 and thoroughly enjoyed the tour an tasting done by Julien. It was very informative and well delivered. Thank you!...
by Mari for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 10/27/2025
we have been to many winery tours- in Italy, Spain, France and at home in California. This was the best tour ever. Such fascinating and encouraging explanations of the bio diversity process, the dedication to a natural and sustainable production. The wine was beautiful. The winery was spectacular and our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Bravo. we have been to many winery tours- in Italy, Spain, France and at home in California. This was the best tour ever. Such fascinating and encouraging explanations of the bio diversity process, the dedication to a natural and sustainable production. The wine was beautiful. The winery was spectacular and our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Bravo. ...
by Margie for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 10/19/2025
Alex was a very knowledgeable host and provided a lovely experience. Beautiful facility. Wines were really nice too!Alex was a very knowledgeable host and provided a lovely experience. Beautiful facility. Wines were really nice too!...
by Antoine for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 09/27/2025
Le cadre est superbe, la spécificité (la biodynamie) très bien présentée et mise en valeur par Julien, et le vin délicieux : je ne peux que recommander l’endroit, nous avons passé un superbe moment ! Encore merci à Julien pour la qualité de cette visite !Le cadre est superbe, la spécificité (la biodynamie) très bien présentée et mise en valeur par Julien, et le vin délicieux : je ne peux que recommander l’endroit, nous avons passé un superbe moment ! Encore merci à Julien pour la qualité de cette visite !...
by Jean-Pierre for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 09/26/2025
J’ai fait découvrir à un ami ce château déjà visité et qui pratique la bio dynamique. Notre guide du jour s’appelait Julien et il nous a parfaitement expliqué tout le processus d’une manière ludique et compréhensible. Il y a deux vins d’une très grande qualité et dans des prix conformes.J’ai fait découvrir à un ami ce château déjà visité et qui pratique la bio dynamique. Notre guide du jour s’appelait Julien et il nous a parfaitement expliqué tout le processus d’une manière ludique et compréhensible. Il y a deux vins d’une très grande qualité et dans des prix conformes....
by Kathy for Biodynamic harmony: Saint-Emilion and Pomerol (Tour and tasting) on 06/16/2025
We enjoyed the informative tour and the wines were very good. We purchased some to send home. We would recommend visiting Fonroque to friends.We enjoyed the informative tour and the wines were very good. We purchased some to send home. We would recommend visiting Fonroque to friends....
by Simon for Biodynamic harmony: Saint-Emilion and Pomerol (Tour and tasting) on 07/27/2025
Nous avons et très bien accueilli, la visite s’est très bien déroulée, notre guide a été superNous avons et très bien accueilli, la visite s’est très bien déroulée, notre guide a été super...
by Gwenda for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 08/28/2025
This tour was fantastic! Very interesting and informative. Our host was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Chateau itself is stunning and the wines excellent. I highly recommend a visit! This tour was fantastic! Very interesting and informative. Our host was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Chateau itself is stunning and the wines excellent. I highly recommend a visit! ...
by Margaret for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 09/08/2025
We greatly enjoyed our tour and tasting at Chateau Fonroque. Our guide was engaged and informative. It was very interesting and enjoyable to learn about the Bordeaux wine classifications, biodynamic viticulture, and wine making process. The facilities are beautiful and the wines delicious! Highly recommend visiting this winery. We greatly enjoyed our tour and tasting at Chateau Fonroque. Our guide was engaged and informative. It was very interesting and enjoyable to learn about the Bordeaux wine classifications, biodynamic viticulture, and wine making process. The facilities are beautiful and the wines delicious! Highly recommend visiting this winery. ...
by Melanie for The Fonroque footprint (Tasting) on 06/23/2025
Our visit was amazing! Our hostess was brilliant and we learned so much about wines! The two wines included in the tasting were excellent. You have a beautiful property!Our visit was amazing! Our hostess was brilliant and we learned so much about wines! The two wines included in the tasting were excellent. You have a beautiful property!...
by Lucas for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 03/31/2025
My friends and I really like the estate. It was a really good experience, the people were nice and the wine was great !My friends and I really like the estate. It was a really good experience, the people were nice and the wine was great !...
by Fabrice for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 02/01/2025
Nous avons été très bien reçu pour la visite par notre hôte
La visite était très intéressante et rythmée
Néanmoins après avoir acheté plusieurs caisses de 1 Er cru on se rend compte en revenant que l on peut en trouver 30 pour cent moins cher sur un site de vente en ligne ….Nous avons été très bien reçu pour la visite par notre hôte
La visite était très intéressante et rythmée
Néanmoins après avoir acheté plusieurs caisses de 1 Er cru on se rend compte en revenant que l on peut en trouver 30 pour cent moins cher sur un site de vente en ligne …....
by Luc for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 11/10/2024
bonnes explications, visite dynamique et intéressante. merci à notre guide bonnes explications, visite dynamique et intéressante. merci à notre guide ...
by Ambroise for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 10/29/2024
Nous avons été super bien reçus, avec un château magnifique. Visite dynamique, vivante et intéressante. La dégustation de 2 vins à la fin. Très bonne expérience !Nous avons été super bien reçus, avec un château magnifique. Visite dynamique, vivante et intéressante. La dégustation de 2 vins à la fin. Très bonne expérience !...
by Tom for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 10/26/2024
The tour was very fun and informative & the tasting was delicious!The tour was very fun and informative & the tasting was delicious!...
by Ajay for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 10/17/2024
We were given an excellent visit. It certainly is one of the most beautiful and also beautifully modern vineyard. The architecture and design is just stunning. Our tour guide was lovely and patiently explained everything so clearly. Their vintage red wine is also fantastic, we enjoyed a lot.We were given an excellent visit. It certainly is one of the most beautiful and also beautifully modern vineyard. The architecture and design is just stunning. Our tour guide was lovely and patiently explained everything so clearly. Their vintage red wine is also fantastic, we enjoyed a lot....
by Bernard for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 10/14/2024
Excellente présentation, convivialité, échanges fructueux et en plus les vins goûtés étaient bons. Les différences entre les vins des différents millésimes sont surprenantes.Excellente présentation, convivialité, échanges fructueux et en plus les vins goûtés étaient bons. Les différences entre les vins des différents millésimes sont surprenantes....
by Daniel for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 10/04/2024
Barbara left a super good impression to our group. We were lucky to arrive in time for the last days of the harvesting, and she did walk us through the whole process, getting us close to where the wine is made.
We could see every step and after almost 2 hours we went on to the tasting, was fascinating to see this.
The very newly renovated tasting room and the super new wine cellar rounded up the experience.
Thanks for a great tour !Barbara left a super good impression to our group. We were lucky to arrive in time for the last days of the harvesting, and she did walk us through the whole process, getting us close to where the wine is made.
We could see every step and after almost 2 hours we went on to the tasting, was fascinating to see this.
The very newly renovated tasting room and the super new wine cellar rounded up the experience.
Thanks for a great tour !...
by Vadims for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 09/23/2024
It was a good tour. We have learned a lot about the château and the way biodynamic wine is made. Very interestingIt was a good tour. We have learned a lot about the château and the way biodynamic wine is made. Very interesting...
by Daniel for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 08/28/2024
It was a great visit. And we learned a lot during the tour, thank you !It was a great visit. And we learned a lot during the tour, thank you !...
by Romain for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 08/26/2024
Nous avons passé un très agréable moment avec ma compagne, nous recommandons vivement. Les méthodes de travail en biodynamie nous ont captivés ! Les vins étaient plutôt bons, même si nous aurions aimé avoir deux vins plus éloignés en termes de goût.Nous avons passé un très agréable moment avec ma compagne, nous recommandons vivement. Les méthodes de travail en biodynamie nous ont captivés ! Les vins étaient plutôt bons, même si nous aurions aimé avoir deux vins plus éloignés en termes de goût....
by Yu for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 08/16/2024
Nous avons passé un très bon moment au Château. La présentation de Chloé était vraiment enrichissante et elle nous a tout expliqué. Je vous recommande sans hésitation. Nous avons passé un très bon moment au Château. La présentation de Chloé était vraiment enrichissante et elle nous a tout expliqué. Je vous recommande sans hésitation. ...
by Suzanne for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 08/14/2024
My visit to Château Fonroque was perfect. Discovering their commitment to biodynamic viticulture and finishing with a tasting of exceptional wines left us with a deep admiration for their work and their respect for the French terroir.My visit to Château Fonroque was perfect. Discovering their commitment to biodynamic viticulture and finishing with a tasting of exceptional wines left us with a deep admiration for their work and their respect for the French terroir....
by Jérémy for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 08/12/2024
J'ai beaucoup apprécié découvrir leur engagement en biodynamie et leur travail dans le vignoble. La dégustation de vins a été une belle façon de terminer cette visite.J'ai beaucoup apprécié découvrir leur engagement en biodynamie et leur travail dans le vignoble. La dégustation de vins a été une belle façon de terminer cette visite....
by Philippe for Ode to the land (Tour and tasting) on 08/12/2024
Une expérience unique et enrichissante qui vous plonge au cœur de la biodynamie et de son impact sur la viticulture. La dégustation verticale de trois vins permet de saisir toute la richesse et la singularité de chaque vin, un superbe moment.Une expérience unique et enrichissante qui vous plonge au cœur de la biodynamie et de son impact sur la viticulture. La dégustation verticale de trois vins permet de saisir toute la richesse et la singularité de chaque vin, un superbe moment....
by Jonathan for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 07/29/2024
Nous remercions tout d'abord le château Fonroque pour son hospitalité et son sérieux dans cette activité. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce moment, même si nous aurions aimé passer un peu plus de temps pour la visite. La dégustation était bien amenée, mais les vins ne correspondaient pas forcément au goût de tout le monde. Je le répète, mais ceci reste tout de même une très bonne activité !Nous remercions tout d'abord le château Fonroque pour son hospitalité et son sérieux dans cette activité. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce moment, même si nous aurions aimé passer un peu plus de temps pour la visite. La dégustation était bien amenée, mais les vins ne correspondaient pas forcément au goût de tout le monde. Je le répète, mais ceci reste tout de même une très bonne activité !...
by Dina for A biodynamic interlude (Tour and tasting) on 07/22/2024
We had a great time doing this tour! The grounds are beautiful, and the tour was short and to the point. It was interesting finding out about the lunar calendar and biodynamic wines. The tasting was lovely and our guide, Barbara, was very nice, knowledgeable, and sociable. A piece of bread between wines would have been great. All in all a great experience. We had a great time doing this tour! The grounds are beautiful, and the tour was short and to the point. It was interesting finding out about the lunar calendar and biodynamic wines. The tasting was lovely and our guide, Barbara, was very nice, knowledgeable, and sociable. A piece of bread between wines would have been great. All in all a great experience. ...
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