Château Rocheyron

Identity

Château Rocheyron is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. It is owned by Silvio Denz and Peter Sisseck, with Peter Sisseck also serving as the estate's winemaker.

History and philosophy

Château Rocheyron was established in 2010, the year marked by Peter Sisseck's investment and the arrival of Silvio Denz at the estate. In 2014, the estate transitioned towards biodynamic viticulture. In 2017, it entered conversion for Biodyvin certification, becoming a member of the Biodyvin syndicate in 2019. Château Rocheyron has been certified Agriculture Biologique (organic) since 2020 and is also certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3.

The appellations

The wines produced at Château Rocheyron are marketed under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.

Practical information

Château Rocheyron is located at 154 route de Rocheyron, 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. The estate can be contacted on 05 57 40 34 99. The estate manager is Mathieu Raveraud and the contact is Vincent Cruège, reachable by email at vincent.cruege@vignobles-silvio-denz.com. The cellar shop is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The estate offers tastings and tours. Languages spoken are English, Spanish, and French. Group visits are welcomed.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Rocheyron vineyard extends over 8.45 hectares, with 8 hectares planted to red grape varieties. It is characterised by red and brown clay soils over Asteria limestone (calcaire à astéries), as well as clay-limestone soils on molasse du Fronsadais. The estate's limestone plateau dates back to the Lower Oligocene. The vines have an average age of around 50 years. The grape varieties consist of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The average yield is 30 hectolitres per hectare. Harvesting is carried out by hand.

Flagship cuvées

Château Rocheyron produces a principal red wine. The estate also offers a second wine, named La Fleur de Rocheyron. These wines are distinguished by gentle vinification at low temperatures.

Vinification and ageing

The wines are vinified in temperature-controlled concrete vats. Ageing lasts approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, with a breakdown of 30% new oak barrels, 60% one-wine-and-older barrels, and 10% in other ageing vessels.