Château Civrac
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Profile of Château Civrac, a 10-hectare family winegrowing estate in Lansac (Gironde). Committed to farming practices free from synthetic fertilisers and herbicides, combining no-till viticulture and regenerative grazing.
Identity
Château Civrac is a family-run vineyard located in the commune of Lansac, in the Gironde. The estate is managed by Alex Gibson.
History & philosophy
Château Civrac is a family winegrowing estate. In its farming methods, the estate excludes the use of synthetic fertilisers, herbicides, and carcinogens. It champions approaches such as no-till farming and regenerative grazing. Most vineyard work, including the harvest, is carried out by hand, reflecting a low-intervention philosophy.
Appellations
Château Civrac produces wines under the Côtes de Bourg appellation. One of its cuvées is also released under the Médoc appellation.
Practical information
Visits to Château Civrac and wine tastings are available by appointment. The estate also welcomes direct cellar-door sales.
Address: 33710 LANSAC
Telephone: 07 55 96 42 26
Email: info@civrac.com
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Civrac located and who owns it?
- Château Civrac is a family-run vineyard located in the commune of Lansac, in the Gironde, on Bordeaux's Right Bank. The estate is currently run by Alex Gibson, who pursues a philosophy centred on environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices. Its hillside setting contributes to its distinctive terroir.
- What viticultural practices are implemented at Château Civrac?
- Château Civrac employs environmentally conscious farming practices. The estate excludes the use of synthetic fertilisers, herbicides, and carcinogens, prioritising no-till farming and regenerative grazing. Most vineyard tasks, including harvest, are performed by hand, reflecting a low-intervention approach designed to preserve the integrity of the vineyard.
- Under which appellations are Château Civrac wines produced?
- Château Civrac primarily produces wines under the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The estate also offers a cuvée under the Médoc appellation. These two appellations showcase the diversity and quality of the terroirs farmed by Château Civrac in the Bordeaux region.
- What is the vineyard size of Château Civrac?
- The vineyard at Château Civrac covers an area of 10 hectares. This family estate is situated on a hillside on Bordeaux's Right Bank. This human scale allows for meticulous management and tailored viticultural practices, such as no-till farming and regenerative grazing, to sustain the quality of both the soils and the grapes.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Civrac extends across 10 hectares. It is situated on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Farming practices completely ban synthetic fertilisers, herbicides, and carcinogens, favouring no-till cultivation alongside regenerative grazing. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces a red cuvée called Château Les Granges De Civrac. This wine is described as balanced, offering a bouquet where fruit aromas mingle with subtle oak notes. The palate is marked by a supple, fresh attack, developing towards a more tightly knit structure.
Vinification and ageing
Château Les Granges De Civrac is aged in vats. Annual production for this cuvée reaches 120,000 bottles. It is best served between 17 and 18°C, with an ageing potential extending up to 2025.
- Appellations
- Côtes de Bourg, Médoc
- Commune
- Lansac
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Alex Gibson
- Surface area
- 10 ha
Practical information
- Address
- 33710 LANSAC
- Phone
- 07 55 96 42 26
- info@civrac.com
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visites de cave et dégustations de vin sur rendez-vous