CHATEAUX FONROQUE ET MAZEYRES

Who are we

Château Fonroque Château Fonroque was acquired in 1931 by Adèle and Jean Moueix. Since taking over the estate in 2001, their great-grandson, Alain Moueix, has implemented a philosophy rooted in deep respect for nature, making Fonroque the first Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé certified Organic in 2006 and Biodynamic in 2008. In 2017, the estate was acquired by the Guillard family, who undertook a complete renovation of the château and built a new state-of-the-art winery while preserving Fonroque's long-standing commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Château Mazeyres Established on an ancient Gallo-Roman site, Château Mazeyres is one of the largest estates in the Pomerol appellation, with 25.5 hectares of vineyards. Under the direction of Alain Moueix since 1992, the estate converted to biodynamic farming in 2012 and obtained Biodyvin certification in 2018. In 2020, the Guillard family became the owners, continuing the estate's pursuit of excellence while preserving its environmental commitment. Alain Moueix An agricultural engineer and oenologist, Alain Moueix trained at INRA before gaining international experience in Burgundy, California and New Zealand, where he completed two vintages with the Brajkovich family. Throughout the 1990s, he worked alongside Jean-Claude Berrouet while also managing Château Saint-André Corbin in Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion. Recognized as one of Bordeaux's leading advocates of biodynamic viticulture, Alain Moueix has held numerous professional responsibilities, including President of the Association des Grands Crus Classés de Saint-Émilion, Vice-Premier Jurat of Saint-Émilion, Vice President of Cercle Rive Droite, and currently Vice President of Biodyvin. Today Both estates are family-owned by the Guillard family and fully certified biodynamic. Their wines continue to be crafted under the direction of Alain Moueix, whose precise and respectful approach to viticulture and winemaking has shaped their identity for decades. Having stepped away from Bordeaux's traditional négociant system, Château Fonroque and Château Mazeyres now manage their own distribution, enabling them to build long-term, selective partnerships with importers specializing in fine wine, gastronomy and the hospitality sector.