Château la Rose Sarron
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Château la Rose Sarron, located in Saint-Pierre-de-Mons, produces wines under the Graves and Bordeaux appellations. The estate is owned by the Rochet and Belloc family and is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
Identity
Château la Rose Sarron is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Pierre-de-Mons, in the Gironde département. The property is owned by the Rochet family, specifically Philippe Rochet and Damien Rochet. The current owner is Damien Belloc (the eldest son).
History and philosophy
Château la Rose Sarron traces its origins back to the 19th century. Vignobles Roland Belloc acquired the property in 1985. The Rochet family joined the estate in 1987, and Damien Rochet joined the team in 2016. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, as evidenced by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification and its sustainable farming approach.
Appellations
Château la Rose Sarron produces wines under several appellations, including Graves, Graves Supérieures, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux rosé.
Practical information
Château la Rose Sarron is located at Lieu dit Sarrot, 33210 Saint-Pierre-de-Mons. The estate can be contacted by phone at +33556762942 or 06 73 37 83 38, and by email at contact@la-rose-sarron.com. Cellar door sales are available, along with wine tastings. Estate tours are organised, notably by appointment, generally from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château la Rose Sarron located?
- Château la Rose Sarron is located in the commune of Saint-Pierre-de-Mons, at the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, in the Gironde département.
- Which appellations are produced by the estate?
- Château la Rose Sarron crafts wines under the Graves (red and white), Graves Supérieures, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux rosé appellations.
- What is the size and grape variety breakdown of the vineyard?
- The vineyard extends over around forty hectares. The grape blend is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (4%), and Petit Verdot (1%) for the reds, and Sémillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle for the whites.
- Is Château la Rose Sarron committed to environmental practices?
- Yes, Château la Rose Sarron practices sustainable viticulture and holds the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, highlighting its commitment to biodiversity and ecological management.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château la Rose Sarron covers approximately forty hectares. The soils consist of gravel with large pebbles, as well as clayey or loamy soils and siliceous gravel. The vines have an average age of 46 years. The grape varieties include Sémillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle for white wines, and are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (4%), and Petit Verdot (1%) for red wines. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers a range of wines. The red Château La Rose Sarron (Graves) is renowned for its excellent quality. In white, the Château La Rose Sarron Cuvée Anaïs is crafted from Sémillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle, and is aged in vats. A Bordeaux Rosé cuvée is also produced.
Vinification and ageing
The white wines, such as Cuvée Anaïs, are aged in vats.
- Appellations
- Saint-Estèphe, Graves, Graves Supérieures, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Rosé
- Commune
- Saint-Pierre-de-Mons
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Damien Belloc (fils aîné)
- Technical direction
- Eric Boissenot
- Surface area
- 40 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1%, Sémillon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle
Practical information
- Address
- Lieu dit Sarrot, 33210 Saint-Pierre-de-Mons
- Phone
- +33556762942
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui