For over 100 years, the members of the Laydis family have made wine their passion
Situated in the heart of the Montagne Saint-Emilion appellation, the vineyard extends over 21 hectares on the south-western face of the Calon hillock. For a century, the Laydis family has forged an unshakeable bond with the land from which it draws its product: know-how and respect for the environment have been developed from generation to generation.
Château Roc de Calon is a perfect symbol of the symbiosis between the men and the wine they make: as if by design, each of the estate's cuvées resembles one or other of the family members. So many different personalities and wines, all coming together without looking alike.
Château Roc de Calon is a perfect symbol of the symbiosis between the men and the wine they make: as if by design, each of the estate's cuvées resembles one or other of the family members. So many different personalities and wines, all coming together without looking alike.
Philosophy
On the land of Château Roc de Calon, in the heart of Montagne Saint-Emilion, know-how developed from generation to generation is handed down in the family tradition.
A terroir in the image of those who bring it out, giving the estate's wines their unique personality.
A terroir in the image of those who bring it out, giving the estate's wines their unique personality.
Terroir
The soils are mainly clayey-limestone, clayey-siliceous and sandy, an ideal composition perfectly suited to Bordeaux grape varieties.
For over 20 years, Vignobles Laydis has been associated with Oenoteam, a team of expert oenologists. After nearly 20 years working with Stéphane Toutoundji, Thomas Duclos has been at the helm of the estate's wines since 2022.
For over 20 years, Vignobles Laydis has been associated with Oenoteam, a team of expert oenologists. After nearly 20 years working with Stéphane Toutoundji, Thomas Duclos has been at the helm of the estate's wines since 2022.
Vinification
Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, combined with micro-oxygenation. Aging: 3 to 14 months in French oak barrels, amphora and jars, depending on the cuvée.
Commitment
Environmental issues remain at the heart of the family's concerns. The vineyard has always been cultivated according to the concept of sustainable agriculture, in order to protect the ecological balance. In 2022, the conversion to organic farming began.
Work on the estate proceeds cyclically, always with the same objective in mind: to ensure that the vines are in the best possible condition for the harvest.
Work on the estate proceeds cyclically, always with the same objective in mind: to ensure that the vines are in the best possible condition for the harvest.