Château Roquefort
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A 6,000-year-old estate in Entre-Deux-Mers, led by the Bellanger family since 1976, crafting fresh, mineral-driven organic whites and structured Merlot-based reds.
Located in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, Château Roquefort is a historic family estate with roots stretching back over 6,000 years. The property features a 14-meter Neolithic dolmen (the longest in Europe), a fortified château mentioned in records from 1291, and an 18th-century dovecote and chartreuse. Jean Bellanger purchased the estate in 1976 and replanted the vines from 1983; his son Frédéric has led the estate since 1995, expanding it to 240 hectares with around 100 hectares under vine. The soils—limestone plateau, clay-limestone, and cooler clay-loam—support Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon. The estate is committed to sustainability: ISO 14001 certified since 2017, HVE (High Environmental Value) certified, and fully converted to organic farming for white wines since 2021. The range includes AOC Entre-Deux-Mers whites, AOC Bordeaux, and AOC Bordeaux Supérieur reds, with notable cuvées such as Rives, Grand Blanc, Les Roches Blanches, and Grande Cuvée. Château Roquefort won the Best of Wine Tourism Architecture award in 2019 and holds the Vignobles et Découvertes certification.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of authentic, terroir-driven Bordeaux who seek fresh mineral whites and approachable Merlot reds at accessible price points, as well as anyone drawn to estates with deep historical roots and a strong sustainability ethos.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Château Roquefort in Entre-Deux-Mers the same as Château de Roquefort in Corbières?
- No, they are entirely different estates. This Château Roquefort is located in the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux, between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, and has been owned by the Bellanger family since 1976. The Corbières estate in Provence is a separate producer.
- Who currently runs Château Roquefort?
- Frédéric Bellanger, son of founders Jean and Christiane Bellanger, has been at the helm since 1995. Under his leadership the estate expanded to 240 hectares and made significant investments in organic farming and environmental certification.
- Are Château Roquefort's wines organic?
- White wine production has been fully certified organic since 2021. The entire estate also holds HVE Level 3 (High Environmental Value) certification and has been ISO 14001 certified since 2017. Red wine vineyards are managed with minimal chemical inputs and over 55% of the estate is preserved as natural woodland and pasture.
- What wines does Château Roquefort produce?
- The estate makes AOC Entre-Deux-Mers whites (including Rives, Grand Blanc, and Les Roches Blanches from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon), AOC Bordeaux and AOC Bordeaux Supérieur reds (including Grande Cuvée, mainly from Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc), and an AOC Bordeaux Blanc. Wines are positioned as high-quality, good-value Bordeaux with a focus on freshness and sustainability.
- Can I visit Château Roquefort?
- Yes. The estate is open for visits and holds Vignobles et Découvertes and Vignoble et Chais en Bordelais tourism certifications. It won the Best of Wine Tourism Architecture & Landscape award in 2019. Visitors can explore the estate by self-guided map or smartphone tour, attend tastings, and discover the remarkable Neolithic dolmen—the longest in Europe at 14 meters.