Philippe Rolet is General Manager of Bodegas CARO (Argentina). He also manages another DBR estate – Vina Los Vascos in Chile. Philippe started his career in France at Domaine William Fèvre in Chablis and managed the Chilean Estate of the company for five years. Today, he is also a French honorary consul in charge of Mendoza, San Luis and San Juan provinces. Philippe was born and raised in Jura where his family owned Domaine Rolet, the second largest estate of the region. He lives in Mendoza with his partner Vanessa and their two sons Arthur and Ambroise.

Work began in 1999 to produce Bodegas CARO’s first vintage in 2000. The success of the early vintages resulted in the creation of another wine in 2003, Amancaya, which similarly to its older brother is based on a harmonious balance of Argentinian identity and Bordeaux style. Bodegas CARO later decided to celebrate the grape variety for which Argentina’s vineyards are famous by launching a pure Malbec, Aruma, in 2010. The most recent addition to the esteemed portfolio has been Petit Caro. Working with a similar blend to Amancaya, sourced from only the best plots and given extra time in oak for a beautiful smoky depth of flavour. The Bodegas CARO winery, set in the heart of Mendoza, serves as the anchor of the CARO project. The renovation of the historic building and gardens in order to expand the winery and open the Bodega to the outside has brought the final touch to the original project.