Wine Tourism
Wine tour in Narbonne, in Languedoc Roussillon
Visits & Tastings
Regular visits and tastings are organised throughout the year with our wine partners Vignobles Bonfils team who are on hand in the Caveau next to reception.
The Château Capitoul vintages and other wines from their different estates can be enjoyed in the restaurant, or purchased from the Caveau to be drunk in your accommodation, purchases will be added to your final bill, payable on check-out.
Regular visits and tastings are organised throughout the year with our wine partners Vignobles Bonfils team who are on hand in the Caveau next to reception.
The Château Capitoul vintages and other wines from their different estates can be enjoyed in the restaurant, or purchased from the Caveau to be drunk in your accommodation, purchases will be added to your final bill, payable on check-out.
The Wine Shop
Next to reception you will find the caveau managed by our wine partners Vignobles Bonfils. Here you can taste and buy wines from our vineyards as well as other Languedoc estates owned by the Bonfils family.
The shop also sells books about dry mediterranean gardening and a range of local produce, candles and other accessories.
The cellar welcomes you :
From July & August: 10am – 12.30pm / 1.30 – 7pm | open 7 days a week
From June & September: 10am – 12.30pm / 1.30 – 6pm | open 7 days a week
From October to May: 10am – 13pm / 3 – 6pm | open Tuesday to Saturday inclusive
CONTACT:
+33 (0)4 48 22 07 24 | caveau.capitoul@bonfilswines.com
Next to reception you will find the caveau managed by our wine partners Vignobles Bonfils. Here you can taste and buy wines from our vineyards as well as other Languedoc estates owned by the Bonfils family.
The shop also sells books about dry mediterranean gardening and a range of local produce, candles and other accessories.
The cellar welcomes you :
From July & August: 10am – 12.30pm / 1.30 – 7pm | open 7 days a week
From June & September: 10am – 12.30pm / 1.30 – 6pm | open 7 days a week
From October to May: 10am – 13pm / 3 – 6pm | open Tuesday to Saturday inclusive
CONTACT:
+33 (0)4 48 22 07 24 | caveau.capitoul@bonfilswines.com
E-bike & Electric Scooter tours
During summer every Tuesday at 10am, Trott Up proposes a guided visit through the vineyards and to the heart of the Narbonnaise natural park on an all terrain electric scooter! On arrival back at the Château, a tasting is offered in the Caveau to discover some of our wines.
35€/person
During summer every Friday at 10am, guided electric mountain bike ride from Château Capitoul. Ride to the island of Saint Martin by the Sainte Marie canal which is the southern part of the Clape massif. Thanks to the electric mountain bikes, make the most of this magnificent landscape. At the end of the ride, a wine tasting is offered in the Caveau to discover some of our wines.
35€/adult
30€/child or 120€/family (4 pers)
During summer every Tuesday at 10am, Trott Up proposes a guided visit through the vineyards and to the heart of the Narbonnaise natural park on an all terrain electric scooter! On arrival back at the Château, a tasting is offered in the Caveau to discover some of our wines.
35€/person
During summer every Friday at 10am, guided electric mountain bike ride from Château Capitoul. Ride to the island of Saint Martin by the Sainte Marie canal which is the southern part of the Clape massif. Thanks to the electric mountain bikes, make the most of this magnificent landscape. At the end of the ride, a wine tasting is offered in the Caveau to discover some of our wines.
35€/adult
30€/child or 120€/family (4 pers)
The Wines
Wines in the La Clape appellation are a blend of at least two varieties. For the reds, the main grape varieties are: Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, adapted to the heat. In white, Bourboulenc is the most typical and must represent at least 40% of the blend. Both round and fresh, the whites are floral, fruity, mineral and iodized. As for the reds, they are deep, ample and structured, often marked by balsamic notes.
Château Capitoul offers distinguished and elegant wines, which have already won numerous awards from the most prestigious critics:
Château Capitoul Maëlma 2018 : 93+/100 par le Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Château Capitoul OROS rouge 2018 : 92/100 par Decanter 91/100 par le Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Château Capitoul Grand Terroir rouge 2018 : : ★ au Guide Hachette 2021
Château Capitoul Rocaille blanc 2017 : 16,5/20 par Jancis Robinson
Capitoul OROS rosé 2018 : ★ au Guide Hachette 2020
Wines in the La Clape appellation are a blend of at least two varieties. For the reds, the main grape varieties are: Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, adapted to the heat. In white, Bourboulenc is the most typical and must represent at least 40% of the blend. Both round and fresh, the whites are floral, fruity, mineral and iodized. As for the reds, they are deep, ample and structured, often marked by balsamic notes.
Château Capitoul offers distinguished and elegant wines, which have already won numerous awards from the most prestigious critics:
Château Capitoul Maëlma 2018 : 93+/100 par le Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Château Capitoul OROS rouge 2018 : 92/100 par Decanter 91/100 par le Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Château Capitoul Grand Terroir rouge 2018 : : ★ au Guide Hachette 2021
Château Capitoul Rocaille blanc 2017 : 16,5/20 par Jancis Robinson
Capitoul OROS rosé 2018 : ★ au Guide Hachette 2020
vineyard Walks
Discover the vineyards surrounding Château Capitoul on foot or by bike. Maps our available at reception and the trails are signposted in French and English with both trails starting at the wine cellar.
During summer weekly guided walks are organized to learn to recognise the grape varieties that are at the origin of our wines followed by a tasting back at the cellar. Out of season please enquire at the time of booking to check the availability of our guide.
Discover the vineyards surrounding Château Capitoul on foot or by bike. Maps our available at reception and the trails are signposted in French and English with both trails starting at the wine cellar.
During summer weekly guided walks are organized to learn to recognise the grape varieties that are at the origin of our wines followed by a tasting back at the cellar. Out of season please enquire at the time of booking to check the availability of our guide.
