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Rollan de By
Company presentation
“It has become one of the finest Cru Bourgeois estates.” “Proprietor Jean Guyon has been doing a terrific job with all of his estates in the northern Medoc, including Rollan de By, Tour Seran, Haut-Condissas and more recently, La Clare.” “One of the over-achieving Cru Bourgeois estates in the Medoc.”
Robert Parker
Domaines Rollan de By overview The interior decorator becomes winemaker
For years Jean Guyon excelled in decorating houses and palaces around the world. At the same time he developed a love for wine, especially wine from the Médoc. He began to wonder if he too could produce a great wine, so in 1989 he purchased Chateau Rollan de By (2ha) in the Northern Medoc.
From 2ha to 200ha... Domaines Rollan de By doubles its size with Chateau Greysac
From the beginning Chateau Rollan de By has been growing in size as has its reputation for making excellent wine. Since this first acquisition Jean
Guyon has also acquired several additional properties including: Chateau Haut Condissas (1995), Chateau Tour Seran (2000), Chateau La Clare (2001) and Chateau La Rose de By (2011). Most recently he has acquired Chateau Greysac, Chateau de By and Chateau du Monthil (2012).
One of the leading Cru Bourgeois producers
With about 1M bottles per year of Cru Bourgeois, Domaines Rollan de By has become one of the leaders in terms of production. It is also one of the
leaders in terms of quality, which is recognized around the world. Our 4 Cru Bourgeois are Ch. Rollan de By, Ch. Greysac, Ch. Tour Seran, and Ch. La Clare- all are AOC Médoc.
Domaines Rollan de By, great value wines producer
Robert Parker and Wine Spectator often describe our wines as being great values. Actually, in 2010 Rollan de By was the only Bordeaux selected in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 based on value. Rollan de By and Haut Condissas have gained solid reputations by over performing in blind tastings conducted by the prestigious Grand Jury Européen.
Up in the air! 6 Airlines Companies have recently served our wines
Every year since 2006, Chateau Rollan de By has been selected blind by Olivier Poussier, “The World’s Best Sommelier in 2000”, for Air France Business Class (Haut Condissas & Tour Seran have also been selected). Chateau Greysac is served in United Airline 1st Class (in 2013 & 2014)...
Rollan de By & the environment
The Domaines Rollan de By is sustainably farmed. All year long we do environment-friendly jobs: leaf-plucking & shoot thinning, green harvesting (one
grape per cane), laying a permanent or punctual vineyard cover crop, creating large canopy area to allow good aeration, sustainable treatments and amendments. The whole winery is also equipped with solar panel.
Hotel Rollan de By: Médoc boutique hôtel
Designer Jean Guyon, who graduated from the prestigious Ecole Boulle, has created a perfect balance of comfort, character and refinement. With its
location in the heart of the vineyards, the place is full of magic. The hotel philosophy is based on friendliness, while complying with the codes of a charming hotel combining authenticity, hospitality and quality. 2
Chateau Rollan de By AOC Médoc, Cru Bourgeois Acquisition date
1989
Grape Varieties
70% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
52 hectares (128 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
35 years
Terroir
Gravels and clayey-chalky brows form the quaternary era
Density
9.000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged on lees with regular batonnage during 3 months. Then aged 18 months in tanks and new oak barrels
Airline Activity
Rollan de By has been seleceted for Air France Business Class every year since 2006.
Robert Parker: Rollan de By and Haut-Condissas, two of the better non-classified growths. Wine Spectator: Among the Bordeaux Bargains Decanter Magazine: A modern Médoc, bursting with fruit yet classically structured. NY Times: For wine drinkers rather than speculators. Among the good values. 2012 Chateau Rollan de By: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 88-90/100 - Wine Spectator: 86-89/100 - Decanter: 16/20 - Concours Agricole de Paris: Gold Medal... 2011 Chateau Rollan de By: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 88-90/100 - Decanter: , 17/20 Best score out of 187 Cru Bourgeois - WeinWisser: 18/20 Concours Agricole de Paris: Médaille d’argent - Wine Spectator: 88/100 - Falstaff: 90/100... 2010 Chateau Rollan de By: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 90/100 - Wine Spectator: Sleeper of the Vintage. 90/100 - Wine Enthusiast: 91/100 - Suckling: 92/100 eRobertParker.com - Neal Martin: 91/100 - James Suckling: 92/100 - Decanter: , 16/20... 2009 Chateau Rollan de By: Robert Parker: 90-92/100 - eRobertParker.com - Neal Martin: 92/100 - Wine Spectator: Top Value 2009 red Bordeaux. 91/100. Decanter: . Highly recommended - Concours Général Agricole Paris 2011: Gold Medal... 2008 Chateau Rollan de By: Wine Spectator: Only Bordeaux in the 2010 Top 100. 90/100 - Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 - Decanter: Concours Général Agricole Paris 2010: Gold Medal - JamesSuckling.com - Jessica Harnois: 91/100...
. 16.67/20.
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Chateau Haut Cond"sas AOC Médoc
Acquisition date
1995
Grape Varieties
60% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard Size
15 hectares (37 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
35 years
Terroir
Gravels and clayey-chalky brows form the quaternary era
Density
10,000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged on lees with regular batonnage during 3 months. Then aged 24 months in tanks and new oak barrels
Airline Activity
Haut Condissas has been often seleceted for Air France Business Class the last few years.
Robert Parker: Always among the finest wines of the Medoc. Competes favorably with the classified growth, even though it sells at a fraction of the price. Decanter: Haut Condissas has joined the exclusive Bordeaux Cult Club. Andreas Larsson: One of the hidden secrets of Bordeaux. This is easily comparable with a lot of the First Growths. Grand Jury Européen: One of the gem in the Medoc 2012 Chateau Haut Condissas: Robert Parker: 88-90+/100 - Decanter: 16.25/20 - Andreas Larsson: 93/100.... 2011 Chateau Haut Condissas: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 89-91/100 - James Suckling: 90/100 - Wine Spectator: 87-90/100 - Decanter: 2010 Chateau Haut Condissas: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 91/100 - Wine Spectator: 91/100 - Decanter: 2009 Chateau Haut Condissas: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 90/100 - Wine Spectator: 90-93/100 - Decanter: 2008 Chateau Haut Condissas: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 87-88+/100 - Andreas Larsson: 96/100 - Decanter:
, 16/20....
. Highly recommended. 17/20. Best Value... . Highly recommended... . 16.67/20...
Grand Jury Européen Blind Tastings - Page 14. These famous blind tastings show Chateau Haut Condissas often scoring better than the top Classified Growth.
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Chateau Greysac AOC Médoc, Cru Bourgeois Acquisition date
2012
Grape Varieties
50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
60 hectares (148 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
20 years
Terroir
Gravels and clayey-chalky brows form the quaternary era
Density
8.000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged on lees with regular batonnage during 3 months. Then aged 12 months in tanks and new oak barrels
Airline Activity
Greysac has been selected by United Airline 1st Class in year 2013 and 2014. It has also recently been selected by Delta Airlines Business Class, Thai Airlines Silk, JAL (Japan Airlines), ANA (All Nippon Airways)
History: Located around a beautiful 18th century Chateau, Greysac has often attracted visionnary personality. Georges Hereil, one of the creator of the airplane “Caravelle” purchased the winery in 1960. In 1974, Baron Francois de Gunzburg acquired it, soon merging with the Agnelli family (owner of Fiat & Ferrari and former co-owner of Chateau Margaux). Jean Guyon purchased this other jewel from the terroir of By in 2012. Robert Parker:
, Very Good. A tasty Medoc with fleshy texture and classic flavors.
Wine Advocate: One of the best Cru Bourgeois you can buy. Forbes Magazine: Small gems that taste like big gems. NY Times: A Bordeaux for people who love Bordeaux but can't afford Bordeaux. Wine Spectator: Bordeaux Value 2012 Chateau Greysac: Wine Spectator: 85-88/100. - James Suckling: 86-87/100. - Andreas Larsson: 87/100... 2011 Chateau Greysac: Wine Advocate: 90/100 - Wine Spectator: 88/100 - Jancis Robinson: 15.5/20 - New Bordeaux - Jane Anson: 92/100... 2010 Chateau Greysac: James Suckling: 90/100 - Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 86/100 - Wine Enthusiast: 88/100 - Neal Martin: 89/100 - Decanter: 2009 Chateau Greysac: Wine Spectator: 89/100 -Wine Enthusiast: 89/100 - Robert Parker: 88/100 - Decanter:
...
, 15/20...
2008 Chateau Greysac: Wine Spectator: 88/100. Bordeaux Values - eRobertParker.com - Neal Martin: 88/10 - Wine Enthusiast: 87/100 - Decanter:
, 15.33/20... 5
Chateau T#r Seran AOC Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
Acquisition date
2000
Grape Varieties
65% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
10.5 hectares (26 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
25 years
Terroir
Clayey gravely hilltops
Density
10,000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged on lees with regular batonnage during 3 months. Then aged 18 months in tanks and new oak barrels
Airline Activity
Tour Seran has been often seleceted for Air France Business Class the last few years.
Joel Robuchon
Selected by famous chef Joel Robuchon (most Michelin stars awarded chef in the world) for all his 22 worldwide restaurants from 2004 to 2012.
Andreas Larsson The Best Sommelier of the World (2007 ASI) has endorsed Chateau Tour Seran from vintage 2011. History The Marquis de Ségur (also called the “Prince des Vignes” since he owned Château Latour, Mouton & Calon Segur) owned Château Tour Seran during the 17th century. Probably because its terroir is very similar to these Pauillac chateaux. Robert Parker:
. Produces very good fruit-driven wines that represent excellent value.
Andreas Larsson: A wine that tastes more than it costs. Decanter: Quite Saint-Estèphe in spice and structure. 2012 Chateau Tour Seran: Wine Spectator: 87-90/100 - Decanter: 16/20 - JancisRobinson.com: 16.5/20 - Concours Paris: Silver Medal - Andreas Larsson: 90/100... 2011 Chateau Tour Seran: Wine Spectator: 89/100 - Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 88-90/100 - Decanter:
, 15.5/20 - Concours Paris: Gold Medal...
2010 Chateau Tour Seran: Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 - James Suckling: 90/100 - Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 89/100 - Wine Spectator: 89/100 Neal Martin: 90/100 - Jancis Robinson: 16/20 - Decanter: ... 2009 Chateau Tour Seran: Wine Spectator: 91/100 - Decanter:
. Highly recommended, 16.6/20 - Bruxelles: Gold Medal - Concours de Paris: Gold Medal...
2008 Chateau Tour Seran: Robert Parker: Sleeper of the Vintage. 88/100 - Neal Martin: 90/100. - Wine Spectator: 89/100 - Wine Enthusiast: 88/100... 6
Chateau La Clare AOC Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
Acquisition date
2001
Grape Varieties
45% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
8.5 hectares (21 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
30 years
Terroir
2/3 graveley soil, 1/3 clayey-chalky
Density
10,000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged during 9 months in new oak barrels
History: Chateau La Clare has been Cru bourgeois since 1978. After the acquisition, Jean Guyon and famous toscan winemaker Ricardo Cotarella have conducted deep changes in the vineyard as well as the vinification process. Robert Parker: Proprietor Jean Guyon continues to make a bevy of terrific wines. Chateau La Clare is an attractive effort from just outside the nearby town of Begadan. Berry Bros: A real gem of a château producing very consistent, Merlot dominated wines in the village of Bégadan. 2012 Chateau La Clare: Wine Spectator: 86-89/100 - Decanter: 15.75/20 - James Suckling: 86-87/100... 2011 Chateau La Clare: Wine Spectator: 87/100 - Decanter:
, 15/20 - James Suckling: 87-88/100 - Concours de Paris: Silver Medal...
2010 Chateau La Clare: Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 - Robert Parker: 88/100 - Neal Martin: 87/100 - Decanter:
, 15.5/20 - Jancis Robinson: 16/20...
2009 Chateau La Clare: Wine Spectator: 90/100 - Wine Spectator: Top Values in 2009 red Bordeaux - Wine Spectator: Top Values All wines $15 to $25 Wine Spectator: Top Values Bordeaux, $30 or less - Decanter: , 15/20... 2008 Chateau La Clare: Guide Hachette:
- René Gabriel: 17/20
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Chateau du Monthil AOC MĂŠdoc
Acquisition date
2012
Grape Varieties
50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
20 hectares (49 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
20 years
Terroir
2/3 graveley soil, 1/3 clayey-chalky
Density
10.000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged during 9 months in new oak barrels
History: Built in 1895 by U. Brion, Chateau du Monthil is ideally located on the gravely terroir of By, next to the Gironde estuary. 2012 Chateau du Monthil: James Suckling: 86-87/100... 2010 Chateau du Monthil: Revue du Vin de France: 14.5-15/20
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Chateau de By AOC Médoc
Acquisition date
2012
Grape Varieties
50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
20 hectares (49 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
20 years
Terroir
2/3 graveley soil, 1/3 clayey-chalky
Density
10.000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged during 9 months in new oak barrels
2012 Chateau du Monthil: James Suckling: 85-86/100 - Andreas Larsson: 86/100 - Markus Del Monego: 86/100
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Chateau La Rose de By AOC MĂŠdoc
Acquisition date
2011
Grape Varieties
70% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
8 hectares (19 acres)
Average Vineyard Age
20 years
Terroir
2/3 graveley soil, 1/3 clayey-chalky
Density
10.000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Cold pre-fermentation in stainless steelsteel tanks, long maceration between 40 and 45 days at 28°C in new oak barrel on fine lees, malolactic fermentation in barrel
Barrel Ageing
Aged during 9 months in new oak barrels
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Chateau Rollan de By Rosé AOC Bordeaux Rosé
Acquisition date
1989
Grape Varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Average Vineyard Age
20 years
Terroir
Gravels and clayey-chalky brows form the quaternary era
Density
10,000 plants per ha
Fermentation
Maceration from 24h to 48h. Cold stabilisation and release of lees twice a day during 10 days.
Barrel Ageing
Maturation on lees during 3 months with a weekly batonnage in stainless steel tanks.
2012 Chateau Rollan de By Rosé: Concours Mondial du Rosé 2013: Silver Medal - Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2014: 15.5/20... 2011 Chateau Rollan de By Rosé: Concours Mondial du Rosé 2012: Gold Medal. 2010 Chateau Rollan de By Rosé: No rosé produced 2009 Chateau Rollan de By Rosé: No rosé produced 2008 Chateau Rollan de By Rosé: Wine Enthusiast: 87/100 - L’Amateur de Bordeaux: Coup de , 16/20...
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Second labels La Demoiselle de By
AOC Médoc
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 12,000cs per year 2009: Hong Kong Top 100 Everyday Bordeaux
Haut de la Clare
AOC Médoc
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 7,000cs per year Air France Business Class 187ml
Comtesse de By
AOC Médoc
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 6,000cs per year
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Hotel Rollan de By, wine tourism with style Near the Estuary of the Gironde and nestled in the Rollan de By vineyard, our hotel welcomes you into an elegant Carthusian with harmonious architecture, typical of Bordeaux region. In this unique place where everything is a reflection of charm, you will discover 6 spacious and comfortable rooms, each of them revealing a subtle universe of coziness; antique furniture, paintings of the eighteenth century, statues, colorful rugs and contemporary objects.
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Blind tastings by the Grand Jury Européen The Grand Jury Européen only does blind tasting. Its members are some of the World’s best sommeliers (Olivier Poussier, Andreas Larsson...), international wine connaisseurs and collectors.
120 Bordeaux, blind tasted twice on each vintage 98-99-00-01-02 1 Pavie 2 Ausone 3 La Mondotte 4 Haut-Condissas 5 Valandraud 6 Reignac 7 Pape Clément 8 Canon-la-Gaffelière 9 Beau Séjour Bécot 10 Monbousquet 11 Tertre Roteboeuf 12 Cheval Blanc 13 Aiguilhe
14 Angélus 15 Berliquet 16 Pavie Decesse 17 Margaux 18 Le Bon Pasteur 19 Quinault l'Enclos 20 Léoville-las-Cases 21 Mouton-Rothschild 22 Pichon L. Baron 23 Rol-Valentin 24 Lafite-Rothschild 25 La Mission Haut-Brion 26 Beauregard
27 Clos Fourtet 28 Sociando-Mallet 29 Marojallia 30 Latour 31 Clos l'Eglise (Perse) 32 Croix de Labrie 33 La Tour Carnet 34 Karolus 35 Petit-Village 36 Pavie-Macquin 37 Fontenil 38 Clos de l'Oratoire 39 Cos d’Estournel
40 Chasse-Spleen 41 Lagrange 42 Lusseau 43 Haut-Marbuzet 44 Domaine de l'A 45 Lynch-Bages 46 La Couspaude 47 Malescot St-Exupéry 48 Grand - Mayne 49 Rollan de By 50 Lafleur de Bouard ...
Haut Condissas: “The Top Winner”
Rollan de By: “On its way to stardom”
“This Medoc is listed on top of many of First Growth for 5 successive year. An outstanding performance? A gifted energy magnifies the Terroir. One of the gem of the Médoc appellation. The most prestigious expression of Jean Guyon’s style.”
“How can one explain that a Cru Bourgeois stands in 49th row before so many First Growths? Rollan de By benefits from an inimitable combination of soil, climate and topography, sublimed by know-how and a perfectionist driven team.”
102 Bordeaux, blind tasted at least in 5 vintages including 98-99-00-01-02-03-04 1 Ausone 2 Pavie 3 Haut-Condissas 4 La Mondotte 5 Pape Clément 6 Valandraud 7 Angélus 8 Monbousquet 9 Beau Séjour Bécot 10 Pavie Decesse 11 Tertre Roteboeuf 12 Le Bon Pasteur 13 Mouton-Rothschild 14 Canon-la-Gaffelière
15 Cheval Blanc 16 Lafite-Rothschild 17 Reignac 18 Margaux 19 Latour 20 Berliquet 21 Sociando-Mallet 22 Rol-Valentin 23 Aiguilhe 24 Pichon Baron 25 La Mission Haut-Brion 26 Marojallia 27 Léoville-las-Cases 28 La Tour Carnet
29 Montrose 30 Clos Fourtet 31 Léoville Poyferré 32 Pavie-Macquin 33 Beauregard 34 Karolus 35 Quinault l'Enclos 36 Clos de l'Oratoire 37 La Couspaude 38 Cos d’Estournel 39 Pichon Lalande 40 Malescot St-Exupéry 41 Dassault 42 Chasse - Spleen
43 Troplong Mondot 44 Kirwan 45 Clarke ... 50 Pontet-Canet 51 Lagrange 52 Lynch-Bages ... 55 Haut-Brion ... 61 Rollan de By ... 101 D'Armailhac 102 Tour de By 14