From the Distributor: Having settled in Saint-Émilion in 1705, the Malet Roquefort family
of Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort has a history in Bordeaux
spanning more than three centuries. A record of vines being planted
on this land in Gallo-Roman times shows an even longer history
of viticulture, and was confirmed in 1969 by Comte Léo de Malet
Roquefort who discovered ruins of the Gallo-Roman Villa du Palat
with mosaics depicting vines plantings. Château La Gaffelière,
which gained status in 1954 as a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru
Classé, is the original estate of the Malet Roquefort family. In 2001,
the family united three estates, Château La Gaffelière, Château
Chapelle d’Aliénor, and Château Armens, under a single brand:
Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort. Later, in 2008 Château
La Connivence also joined the Domaines. Today, the Domaines
Comte de Malet Roquefort estates include: Château La Gaffelière,
Château Chapelle d’Aliénor, Château Armens, and Château La
Connivence. Founded on the four guiding principles of excellence,
elegance, authenticity, and independence, the Malet Roqueforts
have passed on their traditions, generation after generation, and
today Alexandre de Malet Roquefort is at the helm of Domaines
Comte de Malet Roquefort. Like his ancestors, he shares a passion
for wine and for the Saint-Émilion terroir which they call home.
Charcuterie, Cheese, Grilled preparations, Hearty stew, Pork, Red Meat, Roasted Root Vegetables, Sausage, Slow-smoked Barbeque/BBQ Sauce, Wild Game