Clos du Rocher

Clos du Rocher was born in the 19th century, when vines and well-ordered walls replaced scrub and rock. The estate was acquired in 1918 by Emile Obrist, who immediately recognised the qualities of this terroir. He has proved it ever since, as this vineyard with its special aura has received praise from the profession, as much for its wines as for its winemakers!

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An ideal hillside

An ideal hillside

The story of Clos du Rocher begins in the 19th century: Aimé-Benjamin Mégroz, from La Tour-de-Peilz, fell in love at first sight with a rocky hillside near Yvorne and immediately began creating the vineyard of his dreams.

Between 1825 and 1830, rocks and wild vegetation gave way to vineyard terraces, structured by long stone retaining walls. A colossal undertaking that gave birth to an exceptional terroir.

In 1836, a building and cellars were constructed, which are still in use today. Emile Obrist bought Clos du Rocher in 1918. It was his favourite estate and he recognised its potential from the outset.

Chasselas, but not only!

Chasselas, but not only!

The vines are planted on a fully south-facing slope, sheltered from cold winds, in well-drained soil that warms up quickly. Across the estate’s 10 contiguous hectares of vineyards, the different grape varieties achieve excellent ripeness with ease.

At Clos du Rocher, Chasselas is by far the dominant grape variety. It gives rise to one of Yvorne’s emblematic wines. Delightful when young, it is above all a great white wine capable of ageing beautifully over decades.

The terroir of the estate also sublimates Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, which are blended in the Clos du Rocher Rouge Grand Cru. Finally, the Doral Passerillé, the latest creation of the estate, is a rare wine, full of softness!

Medals and awards

Medals and awards

In 2012, at the very first Mondial du Chasselas, Clos du Rocher Grand Cru came out on top. This professional tasting of hundreds of wines declared it the best Chasselas in the world!

The estate's wines, which regularly win awards, are vinified by Léonard Pfister, Obrist's oenologist. As for the vines, they give their best thanks to the expertise of Martin Suardet.

Martin represents the second generation of a winemaking family. He took over from his father, Jean-Daniel, who ran Clos du Rocher for ten years and was crowned at the 2019 Fête des Vignerons.

Clos du Rocher: A Legacy of Passion and Winemaking Excellence in Yvorne

Clos du Rocher was born from Aimé-Benjamin Mégroz’s love at first sight for this rocky hillside near Yvorne. Between 1825 and 1830, he had the vineyard terraces and their long stone retaining walls built, followed by the house and cellars in 1836. Obrist acquired the estate in 1918. It was Emile Obrist’s favourite estate, as he had recognised its exceptional potential.
The 10 hectares of vines in a single block are mainly planted with Chasselas, but also include Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Doral. The vines are tended by Martin Suardet, who has taken over from his father Jean-Daniel, Clos du Rocher's winemaker for the past decade and winner of the 2019 Fête des Vignerons.