Domaine du Rouyet

Identity

Domaine du Rouyet is located in La Lande de Fronsac, in the Gironde. It is currently owned by Mathieu Etourneaud, who succeeded Stéphane Etourneaud.

History and philosophy

The history of Domaine du Rouyet dates back to 1830. Following the Second World War, the property was purchased by Henri Landès. His son, Georges Landès, subsequently developed the estate. In 1991, Stéphane Etourneaud, Georges Landès's great-nephew, settled at the property and established SCEA du Domaine du Rouyet in partnership with Georges Landès. Mathieu Etourneaud later took over the reins from Stéphane Etourneaud.

The estate has carried out several modernisations, including extending the winery, installing temperature-controlled vats, and acquiring a pneumatic press. A selective harvest sorting system has been in place since 2013. Domaine du Rouyet holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

Appellations

Domaine du Rouyet produces wines under the Bordeaux appellation.

Flagship wines

Domaine du Rouyet offers a range of wines, notably Bordeaux red, Bordeaux rosé, and dry white Bordeaux. The estate also produces traditional method sparkling wines in white and rosé.

• Bordeaux Rouge: This wine is crafted under the Bordeaux Rouge appellation.
• Bordeaux Rouge Prestige: Also an AOP Bordeaux Rouge, this cuvée is aged in oak barrels.
• Domaine du Rouyet Rosé: A rosé wine produced under the Bordeaux rosé appellation.
• Scea du Domaine du Rouyet - Blanc Prestige: A dry white cuvée made from a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon blanc.

Practical information

Domaine du Rouyet is located at 562 route de la Commanderie, 33240 La Lande de Fronsac. For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)6 85 35 98 37 or by email at domaine-rouyet@orange.fr. The estate offers complimentary tastings at the property.

Find out more

Official website of the estate

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard of Domaine du Rouyet covers an area of 8.3 hectares in La Lande de Fronsac, approximately 30 km north of Bordeaux. The red grape varieties grown are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. For the white wines, the grape varieties are Sauvignon and Sémillon.

Vinification and ageing

The estate uses temperature-controlled vats for vinification. Ageing for the Bordeaux Rouge Prestige cuvée takes place in oak barrels, whilst the rosé is aged in vats. The estate acquired a pneumatic press and implemented a selective harvest sorting system in 2013.