Chateau
Roquetaillade
La Grange

Appellation : Graves

Château Roquetaillade La Grange belonged to the family of Pope Clement V, the first Avignon Pope, who built the Castle in the 12th and 14th century. The vineyard was separated from the medieval castle in the 60’s and is now run by 3 Guignard brothers:
• Pascal, quality engineer, worked in Stellenbosch region in South Africa before joining his brothers. In charge of business Export USA, Canada and traditional networks.
• Dominique, Agriculture engineer (Purpan), joined the family vineyard in 1990, after an experience in the United States. He is in charge of production, and administrative management. Dominique created the Route des vins of Graves and Sauternes in Bordeaux. He is the President of the Graves Appellation.
• Bruno, is oenologist from Bordeaux University, and holds a Master of management in Wine industry (ENITA). In charge of Export business in Europe and Asia and major accounts in France.
Overlooking the Brion valley, the vineyard is the highest vineyard of the appellation. Soils and sub soils composed of Graves and clay are known for producing wines of great density :
• Powerful and complex red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
• Dry white wines, elegant, high purity, with aromas of grapefruit and white fruit (Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle).

Chateau Roquetaillade La Grange

Appellation : Graves

Château Roquetaillade La Grange belonged to the family of Pope Clement V, the first Avignon Pope, who built the Castle in the 12th and 14th century. The vineyard was separated from the medieval castle in the 60’s and is now run by 3 Guignard brothers :
• Pascal, quality engineer, worked in Stellenbosch region in South Africa before joining his brothers. In charge of business Export USA, Canada and traditional networks.
• Dominique, Agriculture engineer (Purpan), joined the family vineyard in 1990, after an experience in the United States. He is in charge of production, and administrative management. Dominique created the Route des vins of Graves and Sauternes in Bordeaux. He is the President of the Graves Appellation.
• Bruno, is oenologist from Bordeaux University, and holds a Master of management in Wine industry (ENITA). In charge of Export business in Europe and Asia and major accounts in France.
Overlooking the Brion valley, the vineyard is the highest vineyard of the appellation. Soils and sub soils composed of Graves and clay are known for producing wines of great density :
• Powerful and complex red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
• Dry white wines, elegant, high purity, with aromas of grapefruit and white fruit (Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle).

The owner's pitch.

Old vineyard of the middle-aged castle built at the 14th century by Pope Clément Vth, Château Roquetaillade La Grange is run by three brothers : Pascal, Dominique and Bruno Guignard. On this exceptionnal soil where vine is growing for more than 600 years, they produce the most modern Bordeaux wine. Their ambition : to create emotion. Their aim : Excellence. Excellence is their motto, their obsession. They elaborate here very elegant and pure wines.

Focus on the Chateau.

Surface area

38 hectares

Wine types

Red: 25 hectares
Dry White: 13 hectares

Ageing

Red: in barrels for 14 to 18 months
White: on the lees in concrete tanks

Grape varieties

Red: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon – 40% Merlot
White: 60% Semillon – 20% Sauvignon – 20% Muscadelle

Environmental protection

HEV 3 – ISO 14001

Open for tours

By appointment

Wines.

Château Roquetaillade La Grange Red Graves 2016: “A treat”, this expression from one of our jurors sums up the tasting of this wine. With a deep purple color and a bouquet as powerful as harmonious, the presentation is more than promising. And the development on the palate does not contradict it: sumptuous on the attack, the wine reconciles a beautiful tannic structure with just the right amount of roundness and suppleness. The long finish is a masterful end to the demonstration. BEST BUY, Hachette Wine Guide 2020
Château Roquetaillade La Grange Graves Dry white wine: “This outstanding White Graves has a complex bouquet of minerals and citrus notes of grapefruit, orange and quince. Aged on its fine lees shows in the extra complexity and concentration, leaving a sensation of pure pleasure.” Château Roquetaillade La Grange is a perfect complement to seafood and white meat dishes (poultry, veal). It is also enjoyable as an aperitif.