Réserve des Rochers
Rochers is named for the famous “Roches” or limestone cliffs of Solutre and Vergisson in Burgundy, France. Founded in 1928 on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa which was one of the most important wine estates in the region, the cellar of Chaintré is one of the oldest in France.
HISTORY
Founded in 1928 on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa which was one of the most important wine estates in the region, the cellar of Chaintré is one of the oldest in France.
TERROIR
Located in the heart of the Maconnais Crus region, Chaintré is predominantly a Jurassic era calcareous limestone base with some clay deposits. Soils are quite stony, with vineyards facing south and east. Classic Burgundian terroir. Yields are kept low (45-50hl/h) by a combination of rigorous pruning and maintaining an average vine age of 35 to 40 years. Domaines des Rochers practices sustainable viticulture, without pesticides or herbicides.
PEOPLE
General Manager Isabelle Adoir-Pécoud oversees the estate and day-to-day operations.
