Château Rozier-Morillons
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Château Rozier-Morillons, located in Donzac, is a family-run winegrowing estate managed by the Crachereau family for six generations. It produces wines under the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux appellations, with HVE certification and organic certification for its red wines.
Identity
Château Rozier-Morillons is a family estate located in Donzac, in Gironde. The Crachereau family is at the helm of this estate. Michel Crachereau is manager, while Jean-Christophe Crachereau is manager, agricultural engineer, and oenologist.
History and philosophy
Château Rozier-Morillons is a winegrowing estate whose history dates back to 1850. The Crachereau family, represented by Michel and Jean-Christophe Crachereau, has cultivated the vines here for six generations. Jean-Christophe Crachereau, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, took over the management of the estate in 2009. The estate is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, boasting High Environmental Value (HVE) certification and organic farming for its red grape varieties.
The appellations
The estate crafts wines across several appellations, including Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, and Bordeaux. Red wines are produced under the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Dry white wines are made in AOC Bordeaux, and sweet white wines in Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and Cadillac.
Winemaking and ageing
Certain cuvées from the estate, such as the red Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, benefit from oak barrel ageing.
Practical information
Château Rozier-Morillons is located at 2280 Route des Coteaux, 33410 Donzac. The cellar is open Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Sundays, visits are by appointment only. Booking 48 hours in advance is recommended for tours and tastings. A guided tasting of 4 wines, complete with an introduction to the grape varieties and the terroir, is available at €10 per person, deductible against on-site purchases. This tasting lasts approximately 1 hour. More comprehensive visits, including the tour of the estate and tasting, are available and take around 2 hours.
Telephone: +33 (0)6 73 98 18 48 or +33 (0)5 56 62 14 07
Email: jc.crachereau@orange.fr
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Rozier-Morillons located?
- Château Rozier-Morillons is located in the commune of Donzac, in the Gironde department. It sits between the Garonne river and the hillsides, enjoying a temperate oceanic climate ideal for winegrowing.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Rozier-Morillons?
- Château Rozier-Morillons produces wines under the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux (reds), Premières Côtes de Bordeaux (sweet whites), and Bordeaux (dry whites and rosés) appellations. It also produces sweet wines under the Cadillac appellation.
- What is the size of the Château Rozier-Morillons vineyard and what are its main grape varieties?
- The Château Rozier-Morillons vineyard extends over 18 hectares. The dominant red grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, while Sémillon is the main variety for white wines, notably including century-old vines.
- Does Château Rozier-Morillons practice sustainable viticulture?
- Yes, Château Rozier-Morillons is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture. The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE) and its red grape varieties are grown organically. It does not use chemical weedkillers.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Rozier-Morillons vineyard covers 18 hectares, enjoying a temperate oceanic climate. The Donzac terroir boasts remarkable richness, featuring red gravel slopes for the red grape varieties and silty plateaus for the white grape varieties. Vineyard management practices exclude chemical weeding. The red grape varieties are predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, while Sémillon is the main grape variety for the white wines, including century-old vines for the sweet whites.
Flagship cuvées
Château Rozier-Morillons offers several cuvées, notably the flagship red Château Rozier-Morillons in AOC Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux. The “Fraîcheurs” range includes Blanc des Morillons (AOC Bordeaux) and Rosé de Rozier (AOC Bordeaux), as well as a sweet white (AOC Bordeaux). The “Classiques” collection features red Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and sweet white Premières Côtes de Bordeaux. The “Cuvées des Aïeuls” line presents red Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and sweet white Cadillac. Finally, the “l'Esquisse” cuvée offers red Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and sweet white Premières Côtes de Bordeaux.
- Appellations
- Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac
- Commune
- Donzac
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Jean-Christophe Crachereau
- Technical direction
- Jean-Christophe
- Surface area
- 18 ha
- Certifications
- Bio, HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sémillon
Estate news
19 May 2026
Portes ouvertes Maison des Vins 2026 | Ville de Cadillac sur Garonne
La 31ème édition des Journées Portes Ouvertes de la Région des Premières Côtes de Bordeaux se tiendra les 6 et 7 juin 2026, de 10h à 19h. Cet événement permettra aux visiteurs de rencontrer une trentaine de vignerons d'exception qui partageront leur passion et proposeront de nombreuses animations, activités ludiques et déjeuners. Parmi les 32 châteaux participants figurent, à Cadillac, le Château Fayau ; à Camblanes-et-Meynac, le Château Brethous et le Domaine du Tasta ; à Capian, le Château Suau, le Château de Potiron et le Domaine de Darbalot ; à Cardan, le Château du Payre ; à Carignan, le Château Carignan ; à Donzac, le Château Rozier-Morillons et le Château Le Filh ; à Haux, le Château Lamothe de Haux ; à Langoiran, le Château La Peyruche et le Château Langoiran ; à Latresne, le Château Pascot ; à Laroque, le Château Peller Laroque ; à Loupiac, le Château Grand Peyruchet et le Château Dauphiné Rondillon ; à Monprimblanc, le Château Garbes Cabanieu ; à Omet, le Château La Bertrande ; à Paillet, le Château Sainte Catherine ; à Rions, le Château Carsin, le Château Petit Guillot (au Château Carsin), La Bastane, le Château Beneyt et le Château Réaut ; à Saint Caprais, le Château le Sens ; à Sainte-Croix du Mont, le Château du Pavillon ; à Saint Germain de Graves, le Domaine du Cheval Blanc ; à Saint-Loubès, le Château Haut Tellas ; à Saint Maixant, le Château La Prioulette ; à Tabanac, le Château Renon ; et à Verdelais, le Château Charreau. Des séances d'initiation à la dégustation de vin, animées par un formateur de l’école du vin de Bordeaux, seront également proposées sans réservation à la Maison des Vins de Cadillac, au tarif de 3€ par personne, le samedi et le dimanche à 11h, 12h, 14h, 15h, 16h et 17h, dans la limite des places disponibles. Il est à noter que le Château Réaut ne proposera pas de restauration ni de concert comme initialement prévu, mais les visites de son chai resteront possibles.
Read the source — cadillacsurgaronne.frPractical information
- Address
- 2280 Route des Coteaux, 33410 Donzac
- Phone
- 06-73-98-18-48
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au samedi et dimanche: 9h-18h sur rendez-vous
- Visits
- dégustation de 12 à 15 vins et visite des chais lors des portes ouvertes