It has a hillside castle, converted to a château, on the D973 road between Beaune and Nolay on the way to Saisy.

The earliest record of the castle dates back to 1180 when it was called "Château de La Roche Nolay".

The commune of La Rochepot is famous for its winemaking traditions.

The primary cultivated grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 19.3 °C (66.7 °F), and lowest in January, at around 1.6 °C (34.9 °F).