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Château de Rouanne, a historic medieval castle and estate located in the southern Rhône Valley, boasts a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The name ‘Rouanne’ originates from ‘Rugius’, the supposed Roman owner of this classified ancient site. Covering a total of 177 acres, of which 153 are vineyards, this estate was acquired by Louis Barruol, the owner and winemaker of Château de Saint Cosme, in May 2019. Barruol has long seen the potential in Château de Rouanne, having previously working with the owner as a source for his negociant wines.
The vineyard is divided into 42 hectares in the Vinsobres appellation, 14 in the Côtes du Rhône, and 8 in the IGP Méditerranée “Comté de Grignan”. The latter’s limestone soils are perfect for crafting a brut nature, a dry sparkling wine traditionally produced in this region. Barruol praises the estate’s red clay soils for their ability to add texture and complexity to the wines.
Having long admired the estate, Barruol jumped at the opportunity to purchase it when the previous owners put it up for sale. His vision for Château de Rouanne involves harnessing the unique terroir of Cru Vinsobres, known for its excellent geology and cool climate, to produce exceptional wines. He likens the estate to a “sleeping beauty” waiting for a vigneron to truly love it, much like Saint Cosme when he took it over in 1992. The estate has been certified organic since 2022.
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