Domaine du Clos des Rocs
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Clos des Rocs, through the ages

Clos des Rocs has stood the test of time but has maintained its winemaking spirit, preserving this heritage with the utmost respect.
Clos des Rocs, through the ages
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Prehistoric Era

From horse hunters to Clos des Rocs

The prehistoric man left traces on the estate, and it is not uncommon to find stone tools on Clos des Rocs. The inhabitants of this era were not winemakers but hunters of wild horses. The nearby archaeological site of Solutré bears witness to 25,000 years of hunting.
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Antiquity

Vines Already Present

The edict of the Roman Emperor Domitian in 92 AD prohibited the planting of new vines outside of Italy; he ordered the partial uprooting of vineyards in Burgundy to avoid competition. The resulting vineyard was sufficient for local needs. However, Probus repealed this edict in 280 AD.
150
Middle Ages

From the vine to Clos des Rocs

The vine was introduced by the Romans, but its growth and reputation developed during the Middle Ages under the influence of the monks of Cluny from the 10th century.

From the early 6th century, the establishment of Christianity facilitated the expansion of vineyards through the creation of significant estates associated with the abbeys. The vines flourished under the influence of the Cluny monks, as evidenced by the octagonal bell tower from the 12th century.
1910
Around 1910

The Domaine Saint-Philibert Becomes Domaine du Clos des Rocs

The winery, owned by the Bérard family for over five centuries under the name Domaine Saint-Philibert, has now become Domaine du Clos des Rocs, a reference to its “Monopole” vineyard.

This magnificent family property, nestled in the heart of the village of Loché, was enriched in 1999 thanks to the ingenuity and perseverance of Philippe Bérard, who established the Vigneroscope, a museum tracing the history of vines and wine that is well worth a visit.
2002
2002

Olivier Giroux Purchases Domaine du Clos des Rocs

Olivier Giroux cultivates 8.8 hectares of vines, including 6 hectares in Pouilly-Loché. The name of the estate comes from a 3.5-hectare parcel operated as a monopole in the lieu-dit "Les Mûres."

In 2002, Olivier Giroux purchased the Domaine Saint-Philibert in Loché, covering an area of 7.5 hectares of vines, including 6 hectares in Pouilly-Loché and 1.5 hectares in Mâcon-Loché. He then renamed the property after his largest parcel, a monopole clos of 3 hectares, so the estate will now be called Domaine du Clos des Rocs.
2014
2014

Obtaining the Organic Certification

The winemaker waited nearly 10 years before applying for organic certification, although the conversion unofficially began in 2006. Olivier quickly became convinced of the merits of this approach to best express the potential of each parcel of the estate.

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