Château Chapelle d'Alienor
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Château Chapelle d'Aliénor is a 52-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion, owned by the de Malet-Roquefort family. It crafts wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations, with Stéphane Derenoncourt serving as consultant oenologist.
Identity
Château Chapelle d'Aliénor is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department. The estate is owned by Aliénor and Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort. To craft its wines, the estate has benefited from the expertise of consulting oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt since 2009.
History and philosophy
Château Chapelle d'Aliénor was established in 2009, following the acquisition of the property in 2001 by the de Malet Roquefort family. The estate is situated in Mouliets-et-Villemartin.
The appellations
The plots of Château Chapelle d'Aliénor are situated in Mouliets-et-Villemartin, near Saint-Émilion. The wines produced by the estate are released under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations.
Practical information
Château Chapelle d'Aliénor can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 56 40 80. The estate's postal address is BP 12, 33330 Saint-Émilion.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Chapelle d'Aliénor located?
- Château Chapelle d'Aliénor is a winegrowing estate located in Mouliets-et-Villemartin, near Saint-Émilion, in Gironde. Its plots cover 52 hectares within this renowned region. The estate is owned by Aliénor and Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort and benefits from the consulting expertise of Stéphane Derenoncourt in crafting its wines.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Chapelle d'Aliénor, and what is the terroir?
- Château Chapelle d'Aliénor cultivates a range of grape varieties, including Cabernet franc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Sauvignon, and Sémillon. The terroir features gravel-clay and clay-limestone hillsides. The average age of the vines is 40 years and older. The estate crafts wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations.
- Who owns Château Chapelle d'Aliénor, and since when?
- Château Chapelle d'Aliénor is owned by Aliénor and Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort. The de Malet-Roquefort family acquired the property in 2001, and the estate was officially established in 2009. Since that time, they have been dedicated to winemaking, supported by consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt since 2009.
- What are the main appellations and cuvées produced by the estate?
- Château Chapelle d'Aliénor produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations. The estate offers a range of red, white, and rosé wines. Its flagship cuvées include Château Chapelle d'Aliénor rouge and Château Chapelle d'Aliénor blanc. The estate also offers the By La Gaffelière rouge wine.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Chapelle d'Aliénor extends over 52 hectares. The soils consist of gravel-clay and clay-limestone hillsides. The vines have an average age of 40 years and older. The estate grows Cabernet franc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Sauvignon and Sémillon grape varieties. Harvesting is carried out mechanically. The estate does not practice biodynamics.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces red, white, and rosé wines. Notable cuvées include Château Chapelle d'Aliénor rouge and Château Chapelle d'Aliénor blanc. The estate also offers the By La Gaffelière rouge bottling.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Aliénor et Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort
- Technical direction
- Stéphane Derenoncourt
- Surface area
- 52 ha
- Second wine
- By La Gaffelière rouge
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet franc, Merlot, Muscadelle, Sauvignon, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- BP 12, 33330 Saint-Emilion
- Phone
- 05 57 56 40 80
- Contact form
- Contact the estate