Winemaker
Alexandre de Malet Roquefort
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Saint-Émilion, France
i. Biography
Alexandre de Malet Roquefort leads Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort in Saint-Émilion, France, where estate direction sits inside a family line rather than outside it. In Bordeaux, his work is tied to ownership, inheritance, and vineyard tasting, with a description of the craft that stays close to the ground: “wine of my ancestors and tasting the grapes while walking in the vineyards.” The language points to routine as much as legacy, with the vines, the cellar, and the family name all carrying the same weight.
Coming Up
Since 2001, Alexandre de Malet Roquefort has been co-owner and director of Château La Connivence, a role that keeps him in daily contact with the responsibilities of an established estate. He also serves as head of Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort of Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort, where stewardship and direction remain part of the same job. The date matters: 2001 marks the start of a long tenure, and that continuity has shaped his place in Bordeaux.
Where They Are Now
He continues as co-owner and director of Château La Connivence, a position held from 2001 to the present. That kind of tenure points to a working practice built on repetition, attention, and consistency rather than display. In Saint-Émilion and beyond, his current work remains anchored in place and inheritance.
Signature
Alexandre's signature wines include Château La Connivence, La Belle Connivence, Château Armens, and Château La Gaffelière. The list maps a Bordeaux practice defined by estate identity and by the discipline of keeping each name tied to its place. His vineyard tasting sits at the center of that work, linking walking the rows to assessing the fruit and carrying that judgment back into the bottle.
Honors
Alexandre's honors include Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Alexandre
What is Alexandre de Malet Roquefort's current role?
As of 2026, Alexandre de Malet Roquefort is Head of Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort.
What recognition has Alexandre de Malet Roquefort received?
Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards (2019).
