Château Conilh
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Château Conilh is an estate in Côtes de Bourg, owned by Christian Bernier, farming 5.45 ha using sustainable viticulture on clay-limestone soils. It produces red wines from Merlot and Malbec.
Identity
Château Conilh is located in the commune of Bourg, in Gironde. It is owned by Christian Bernier.
History and philosophy
The estate practices traditional, sustainable viticulture. The farming approach prioritises environmental respect, featuring natural grass cover and mechanical weeding under the vine rows. The soil is worked with regular ploughing, and meticulous canopy management is carried out in the vineyard, including debudding and leaf removal. Plant protection treatments are kept to a strict minimum.
Appellations
The wines of Château Conilh are produced under the Côtes de Bourg appellation.
Practical information
Château Conilh is located at lieu dit Conilh, 33710 Bourg. Visits are by appointment by contacting the estate on 05 57 68 45 76 or via email at info@vins-scb.com.
Find out more
Information regarding an official website for the estate is not documented.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Conilh located and who owns it?
- Château Conilh is located in the commune of Bourg, in the Gironde department. This winegrowing estate is owned by Christian Bernier. It is situated specifically at lieu dit Conilh, 33710 Bourg, and its wines are produced under the Côtes de Bourg appellation.
- What vineyard practices are carried out at Château Conilh?
- Château Conilh applies traditional, sustainable viticulture focused on environmental respect. The soil is regularly ploughed, with natural grass cover and mechanical weeding under the vine rows. Canopy management is also carried out on the vines, including debudding and leaf removal, and plant protection treatments are kept to a strict minimum.
- What is the size of the vineyard and which grape varieties are grown there?
- The Château Conilh vineyard covers an area of 5.45 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The plantings consist of Merlot and Malbec, which are used to craft the estate's Côtes de Bourg wines.
- Is there a specific cuvée produced at Château Conilh?
- Yes, the estate offers a red cuvée called Château Conilh Haute Libarde. This unoaked wine is characterised by ripe fruit aromas coupled with a silky structure, representing one of the flagship expressions produced at Château Conilh.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers 5.45 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties planted are Merlot and Malbec.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers a red cuvée, Château Conilh Haute Libarde. This unoaked wine is characterised by ripe fruit aromas and a silky structure.
Vinification and ageing
Specific information regarding vinification and ageing is not documented for this estate.
- Appellation
- Côtes de Bourg
- Commune
- Bourg
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Christian Bernier
- Surface area
- 5.45 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- lieu dit Conilh, 33710 Bourg
- Phone
- 05 57 68 45 76
- info@vins-scb.com
- Visits
- Sur rendez-vous