Château de Camarsac
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Profile of Château de Camarsac, a historic winegrowing estate in AOC Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux Clairet, and Bordeaux Rosé. It offers wine tourism experiences and a diverse range of products.
Identity
Château de Camarsac is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Camarsac, in Gironde. It is owned by Solange and Thierry Lurton, with Jean-Louis Bertaud managing estate operations.
History and Philosophy
Château de Camarsac boasts a history spanning three quarters of a millennium, with a castle built in the 14th century and remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries. Solange and Thierry Lurton have owned the estate since at least 2007. The estate is also dedicated to wine tourism, offering guided tours and workshops.
Appellations
Château de Camarsac produces wines under the Bordeaux, Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rosé, and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. Entre-deux-Mers is also highlighted as a primary appellation associated with the estate.
Practical Information
Château de Camarsac is located at 30 Route de Bergerac, 33750 Camarsac. The estate can be reached by telephone on +33 6 35 46 47 03 and by email at visites@camarsac.com.
The tasting and sales cellar is open on Mondays from 09:00 to 17:00, and Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:45 and from 13:45 to 18:00. It is closed on Sundays.
The estate offers tours and workshops by reservation, as well as tastings. Paid tour-and-tasting packages and various options are available. An on-site farm-to-table restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, and for lunch on Sundays and Mondays, serving meat raised directly on the estate (poultry and pork).
Château de Camarsac welcomes groups (from 2 to 180 people) and pets. An on-site boutique is available, with drive-through and takeaway options, alongside mail-order and cellar-door sales. Accepted payment methods include payment cards, cheques, and cash. Wi-Fi is also provided.
Estate facilities include a picnic area, play area, parkland, and coach parking. Meeting rooms are available for private hire for business or private events, such as weddings in the keep. A wide range of products is available, including wines, craft beer brewed with grape must, and wine confit. Tours are conducted in French, German, and English.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which appellations are produced at Château de Camarsac?
- Château de Camarsac crafts wines under several Bordeaux appellations. It offers wines under the Bordeaux appellation, as well as Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rosé, and Bordeaux Supérieur. The Entre-deux-Mers appellation is also associated with the estate for part of its production. This diversity enables the château to offer a varied range of red, white, and rosé wines.
- What is the history of Château de Camarsac?
- Château de Camarsac has a rich history spanning three quarters of a millennium. The fortress itself was erected in the 14th century and underwent architectural alterations in the 16th and 17th centuries. Solange and Thierry Lurton have owned this winegrowing estate since at least 2007, perpetuating its historical heritage in the Bordeaux region. Jean-Louis Bertaud manages the estate.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château de Camarsac?
- For red wines, the grape varieties planted at Château de Camarsac are predominantly Merlot (64%), complemented by 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc. The estate also cultivates white grape varieties, such as Sauvignon and Sémillon, which are used to craft its white wines. This diverse planting, with vines averaging 30 years of age, contributes to the great variety of wines produced.
- What wine tourism experiences does Château de Camarsac offer?
- Château de Camarsac is committed to wine tourism and offers a range of activities. It provides guided tours and workshops by reservation, including wine tastings. A sales cellar is open six days a week. The estate features an on-site farm-to-table restaurant open several days a week, serving local estate produce. Meeting rooms are available for private hire, and facilities such as a picnic area and park are accessible to visitors. Tours are available in French, German, and English.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château de Camarsac vineyard covers 67 hectares. The vines have an average age of 30 years. The grape varieties for the red wines comprise 64% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Cabernet Franc. The estate also grows Sauvignon and Sémillon for its white wines. Harvesting is carried out mechanically.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate produces several cuvées, including Château de Camarsac - Thierry Lurthon Prince Noir, a Bordeaux Supérieur Sélection, and a Bordeaux Supérieur Prestige. A Bordeaux Rosé is also crafted. The wines produced span red, white, and rosé styles.
Vinification and Ageing
The estate is equipped with photovoltaic vat rooms.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux Supérieur
- Commune
- Camarsac
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Solange et Thierry Lurton
- Technical direction
- Jean-Louis Bertaud
- Surface area
- 80 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 64%, Cabernet-sauvignon 27%, Cabernet franc 9%, Sauvignon, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- 30 Route de Bergerac, 33750 CAMARSAC
- Phone
- +33 6 35 46 47 03
- visites@camarsac.com
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- lun 09:00-17:00; mar 10:00-12:45 / 13:45-18:00; mer 10:00-12:45 / 13:45-18:00; jeu 10:00-12:45 / 13:45-18:00; ven 10:00-12:45 / 13:45-18:00; sam 10:00-12:45 / 13:45-18:00
- Visits
- Visites, ateliers et manifestations