Clos Henri Vineyard Cellar Door

The icon of Clos Henri and the heart of our estate, Sainte Solange Chapel started life in the 1920’s as a Presbyterian country church in the village of Ward, on the outskirts of Marlborough.

In 2003 the chapel was relocated onto the vineyard to begin a new life as the tasting room for Clos Henri. This quaint building was deconsecrated and named ‘Sainte Solange’ in memory of Henri Bourgeois’s wife Solange Bourgeois.

Made of Rimu, a native New Zealand timber, the chapel was lovingly restored; and a wooden steeple was added to act as a tie to the Bourgeois family’s home village of Chavignol, in Sancerre, France.

Today the quintessentially kiwi landmark, with a touch of European charm, hosts guests to Clos Henri for wine and food experiences, local events and is an idyllic setting.

We invite Marlborough’s creative minds to reach out to us to explore potential collaborations, workshops, exhibitions and events hosted at our tasting room.