Morocco is a land of ancient echoes, where the ruins of Volubilis stand as witnesses to a wine history that stretches back millennia. While the world often looks to France or Italy, a quiet revolution is taking place in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. At the center of this movement is Château Roslane, the first estate in Morocco to be granted AOC status.
In this exclusive interview with Grape Collective, we sit down with Technical Director Guillaume Constant. A veteran of the prestigious Sauternes region (Château Gilette), Constant made the move to Meknes in 2010 and has been at the forefront of Moroccan viticulture ever since.
In this video, we discuss:
🏛️ The history of Château Roslane, founded in 1964 by Brahim Zniber.
🔥 The existential threat of climate change and the abandonment of traditional varieties like Merlot in favor of heat-hardy grapes (Malbec, Caladoc, Marselan).
💧 How the estate is adapting to a future with less water through “greening” and sustainable practices.
Despite the intensifying Saharan heat, Moroccan wines are moving upmarket. Join us as we explore how Guillaume and his team are proving that the ancient soils of North Africa still have much to say to the modern world.