La Rochepot


La Rochepot is a commune in France in Bourgogne, Côte-d'Or department. It is a part of the canton of Arnay-le-Duc. The commune arrondissement is Beaune. It has a hillside castle, converted to a château, on the D973 road between Beaune and Nolay on the way to Saisy.
The INSEE code is 21527.

History

La Rochepot is known for its castle, the Château de la Rochepot. The earliest record of the castle dates back to 1180 when it was called "Château de La Roche Nolay". In 1403, the castle was bought by Regnier Pot, a knight, who renamed it.
The commune of La Rochepot is famous for its winemaking traditions. The primary cultivated grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Population

The population of the commune in 2016 was 297.

Economy

In 2010, of 171 persons of working age, 120 were regarded as economically active; the economic activity rate was 70,2% compared to 71.9% in 1999. Of the 120 active persons, 115 persons had a job, five were jobless. Of the 51 economically inactive persons, 14 persons were schoolchildren and students, 24 were retired and 13 were inactive for other reasons.