Château Rollan de By
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Located in Bégadan, Château Rollan de By is owned by Jean Guyon. The estate produces Médoc appellation wines across a 185-hectare vineyard. It is renowned for its various red, white and rosé cuvées, as well as its dedicated collections.
Identity
Château Rollan de By is a winegrowing estate located in Bégadan, in Gironde. It is owned by Jean Guyon.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Rollan de By began in 1989, when Jean Guyon acquired this wine property. Initially, the vineyard of Château Rollan de By covered just 2 hectares. Over time, the estate expanded, notably through the acquisition of new vineyards. Jean Guyon also founded Domaines Rollan de By.
The appellations
Château Rollan de By produces wines under the Médoc appellation.
Practical information
The estate offers the opportunity to discover its cellars in an intimate setting and participate in tastings. Wine tastings and direct sales are available at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Rollan de By?
- Château Rollan de By is owned by Jean Guyon, who acquired the property in 1989. He is also the founder of Domaines Rollan de By.
- What is the primary appellation of Château Rollan de By?
- Château Rollan de By primarily produces wines under the Médoc appellation, which is central to the estate's production.
- What is the total vineyard area of Domaines Rollan de By?
- The combined vineyards belonging to Domaines Rollan de By, including Château Rollan de By, span a total surface area of 185 hectares.
- What styles of wine are produced at Château Rollan de By?
- Château Rollan de By produces a range of wines, including red, white and rosé. Flagship cuvées include Château Rollan de By in red, white and rosé, alongside wines from other estates such as Château Haut Condissas and Château Greysac. The estate also offers dedicated collections and kosher wines.
The vineyard (terroir)
The combined vineyard area of Domaines Rollan de By covers a total of 185 hectares. It is primarily situated in the north of the Médoc. The terroir of certain parcels consists of clay-limestone and gravelly soils.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers a range of red, white and rosé wines. The red wines include Château Rollan de By, Château Haut Condissas, Château Tour Seran, Château Greysac, Château La Clare, Château du Monthil and Château de By. These red wines undergo barrel ageing and can be cellared for several years. The estate also crafts white wines, such as Château Rollan de By Blanc and Château Greysac Blanc, alongside a rosé wine, Château Rollan de By Rosé. In addition to these cuvées, the estate creates special collections, notably La collection Or Jean Guyon and La collection Or A. Larsson. A selection of kosher wines is also available.
Vinification and ageing
The red wines of Château Rollan de By benefit from barrel ageing.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Bégadan
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Jean Guyon
- Technical direction
- Julien Viaud
- Surface area
- 185 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Petit Verdot 10%, Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Practical information
- Address
- Bégadan
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Privilège de découvrir les chais de manière intimiste et dégustation.