Who currently manages Château Camus and how long has the family owned the estate?

Château Camus is currently managed by Madame Larriaut. The estate has belonged to the Larriaut family since the beginning of the last century, with three generations of winegrowers succeeding one another at its head. This long family history reflects a lasting dedication to viticulture at this Langon property.

What is the total vineyard area of Château Camus and which grape varieties are grown there?

The Château Camus vineyard covers a total area of 9.96 hectares. For the red wines, the grape varieties comprise 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. For the white wines, the planting consists of 55% Sémillon and 45% Sauvignon. These varieties are well suited to the clay-gravel soils of the Graves appellation.

What are the harvesting methods and ageing durations for wines at Château Camus?

At Château Camus, harvesting for the red varieties is carried out mechanically, whereas the white varieties are harvested by hand. As for ageing, the red wines are aged for a minimum of 20 months, with 30% of the production in oak barrels (30% of which are new oak) and 70% in vats. The white wines are aged for 8 months, with 15% in barrels (50% new oak) and 85% in vats.

Which appellations can Château Camus wines claim?

Château Camus produces wines under several Bordeaux appellations. The red wines are marketed under the Graves Rouge appellation. For white wines, the estate offers dry whites under the Graves Blanc appellation, as well as sweet whites under the Graves Supérieures appellation. The vineyard plots are all situated within the commune of Langon.

Château Camus - Graves - Red, White & Sweet Wines

Vineyard of the Graves appellation — Illustration — Graves appellation

Identity

Château Camus is a family-owned property situated in the commune of Langon, in Gironde. The estate is managed by Madame Larriaut.

History and philosophy

Château Camus has belonged to the Larriaut family since the beginning of the last century. Three generations of winegrowers have succeeded one another at the helm of the property. In the 1960s, Jean-Pierre Larriaut made the decision to convert a gravel knoll into a vineyard. The estate's philosophy focuses on preserving the specific aromatic profile of the terroir, with keen attention paid to tradition and environmental respect.

Appellations

Château Camus produces wines under several appellations: Graves Rouge, Graves Blanc, and Graves Supérieures for the sweet white wine. The estate’s plots are located in the commune of Langon.

Winemaking and ageing

The red wines are aged in oak barrels (30% of production, with 30% new oak) and in vats (70% of production). The ageing period for red wines is a minimum of 20 months. The white wines are aged in oak barrels (15% of production, with 50% new oak) and in vats (85% of production) for a duration of 8 months.

Practical information

Address: Route d'Auros, 33210 Langon

Telephone: 05 56 76 44 53

Mobile phone: 06 80 43 21 78

Email: chateau.camus@wanadoo.fr

Find out more

Official estate website

Frequently asked questions

Who currently manages Château Camus and how long has the family owned the estate?: Château Camus is currently managed by Madame Larriaut. The estate has belonged to the Larriaut family since the beginning of the last century, with three generations of winegrowers succeeding one another at its head. This long family history reflects a lasting dedication to viticulture at this Langon property.
What is the total vineyard area of Château Camus and which grape varieties are grown there?: The Château Camus vineyard covers a total area of 9.96 hectares. For the red wines, the grape varieties comprise 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. For the white wines, the planting consists of 55% Sémillon and 45% Sauvignon. These varieties are well suited to the clay-gravel soils of the Graves appellation.
What are the harvesting methods and ageing durations for wines at Château Camus?: At Château Camus, harvesting for the red varieties is carried out mechanically, whereas the white varieties are harvested by hand. As for ageing, the red wines are aged for a minimum of 20 months, with 30% of the production in oak barrels (30% of which are new oak) and 70% in vats. The white wines are aged for 8 months, with 15% in barrels (50% new oak) and 85% in vats.
Which appellations can Château Camus wines claim?: Château Camus produces wines under several Bordeaux appellations. The red wines are marketed under the Graves Rouge appellation. For white wines, the estate offers dry whites under the Graves Blanc appellation, as well as sweet whites under the Graves Supérieures appellation. The vineyard plots are all situated within the commune of Langon.

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard covers a total area of 9.96 hectares, comprising 6.66 hectares dedicated to red grape varieties and 3.30 hectares to white varieties. The soils and subsoils are clay-gravel, characteristic of the Graves appellation. Planting density is 5,500 vines per hectare.

The red grape varieties comprise Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%). The average age of the red vines is 25 years. For the white wines, the grape varieties consist of Sémillon (55%) and Sauvignon (45%). The average age of the white vines is 45 years, with some Sémillon vines over 70 years old.

Harvesting for the red varieties is carried out by machine, whilst harvesting for the white varieties is done by hand.

Flagship cuvées

The estate produces red wines, dry white wines, and sweet white wines.

Appellations: Graves, Graves Supérieures
Commune: Langon
Wine region: Graves & Sauternais
Owner: Mme LARRIAUT
Surface area: 9.96 ha
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40%, Sémillon 55%, Sauvignon 45%

Official website

Practical information

Address: Route d'Auros, 33210 Langon
Phone: 05 56 76 44 53
Email: chateau.camus@wanadoo.fr
Contact form: Contact the estate

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