Château Roquefort Blanc, Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux 2025

 Bellanger family, Entre-deux-Mers

The estate places strong emphasis on sustainable viticulture. It achieved Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification in 2017 and began converting its white wine production to organic farming in 2021. The vines—averaging around 25 years of age across many parcels—are hand‑harvested to ensure optimal selection.

At the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers, not far from Saint Emilion, Château Roquefort is a family estate steeped in history. The covered walkway dolmen dates back to the Neolithic period, the fortified chateau to the 13th century and the dovecote and chartreuse house to the 18th century. For two generations, the Bellanger family has been helping to revive this exceptional heritage and cultivate the Roquefort spirit, blending a timeless way of life with authenticity.

The winemaking processes at Château Roquefort in Bordeaux reflect a careful balance between tradition, precision, and respect for the terroir, as overseen by Frédéric Bellanger and his team in collaboration with the Bordeaux Faculty of Oenology. The approach prioritises preserving aromatic freshness and vibrancy. Grapes undergo selective harvesting and sorting, followed by skin maceration (often brief) and low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain delicate floral, citrus, and tropical fruit notes. Ageing generally occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, sometimes on fine lees for added texture.

Aromatic profile is complex, led by floral notes of hawthorn, lime blossom, and jasmine. On the palate, tropical and citrus fruits unfold — lychee, pineapple, grapefruit, and Williams pear. The wine offers fine tension and precise acidity, with sweetness and freshness in perfect balance.

Grapes: 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15%, Semillon 

Organic