Winemaker
Jean-Bernard Chambard
- Discipline
- Winemaker
i. Biography
Jean-Bernard Chambard has owned Château Roylland in Saint-Émilion, France, since 2010. The estate’s work is centered on wine production, and the method is built from a few clear choices: sustainable agriculture, no herbicide, and handpicked grapes. At Château Roylland, those are not side notes. They are the operating rules that shape how the vineyard is worked and how the wines are brought through to bottle.
The Climb
Ownership at Château Roylland has been tied to the day-to-day demands of vineyard work since 2010, with Jean-Bernard Chambard responsible for keeping the estate aligned with its methods. The role is hands-on by definition: it sits close to the condition of the vines, the timing of harvest, and the discipline required to move grapes from field to cellar without loosening standards. The estate’s approach is defined by consistency rather than display. Sustainable agriculture sets the wider frame, while the choice of no herbicide shows a restrained way of working the land. Handpicked grapes add another layer of precision, because selection happens at the point where the crop’s condition matters most. In combination, these practices give Château Roylland’s wines their basis in craft, continuity, and place.
Today
Jean-Bernard Chambard remains the owner of the Saint-Émilion estate. That position keeps him tied to vineyard practice and wine production, so the same principles continue to guide Château Roylland in the present. The work stays grounded in the vineyard, where each season demands the same attention to method and timing. The estate’s identity still rests on those choices. In Saint-Émilion, where wine is its ground, that continuity gives Château Roylland a clear line of direction. Jean-Bernard Chambard’s ownership anchors that line in the practical work of the property.
Career - Owner — Château Roylland (2010–present)
Signature
Jean-Bernard's signature wines include Château Roylland Saint Émilion Grand Cru AOC, Chateau Roylland 2021, and Château Roylland 2022. Each one reflects the estate’s production focus and the working principles behind it. Together, they are the clearest expressions of Chambard’s stewardship at Château Roylland, shaped by the vineyard practices, sustainable agriculture, and the careful discipline of handpicked grapes.
FAQ What is Jean-Bernard Chambard's current role? As of 2026, Jean-Bernard Chambard is Owner of Château Roylland. What recognition has Jean-Bernard Chambard received? Gold medal, Challenge International du Vin (2009). What is Jean-Bernard Chambard known for? Wine production at Château Roylland in Saint-Émilion.
