Château de Lavagnac
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Château de Lavagnac, managed by the Rivière family since 1978 in Sainte-Terre, produces wines under the Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, and Bordeaux Rosé appellations. Its bottlings include a Bordeaux Rouge, a Bordeaux Rosé, and a Bordeaux Supérieur.
Identity
Château de Lavagnac is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Sainte-Terre, in the Gironde department. It belongs to the Rivière family, with Michèle Rivière listed as the current owner.
History & philosophy
Operations at Château de Lavagnac began in 1978 under the leadership of Michèle and Philippe Rivière.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, and Bordeaux Rosé appellations. Its parcels are situated in Sainte-Terre.
Practical information
For further information on Château de Lavagnac, visitors are invited to consult the estate's official website.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château de Lavagnac located and who owns it?
- Château de Lavagnac is a winegrowing property established in the commune of Sainte-Terre, in Gironde. It is a family-owned estate belonging to Michèle and Philippe Rivière. Michèle Rivière is specifically identified as the current owner of this wine estate, which began its operations in 1978.
- How long has the Rivière family managed Château de Lavagnac?
- The Rivière family's management of Château de Lavagnac began in 1978. That year, Michèle and Philippe Rivière took charge of the estate, marking the beginning of their commitment to winemaking in the commune of Sainte-Terre. Their work has continued ever since, shaping the production of the property's wines.
- Which appellations are produced at Château de Lavagnac?
- Château de Lavagnac produces wines under several recognised Bordeaux appellations: Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, and Bordeaux Rosé. These distinct designations reflect the diversity of the wines crafted from parcels located in Sainte-Terre, near Saint-Émilion and the Dordogne River.
- What styles of wine does Château de Lavagnac offer?
- Château de Lavagnac offers a range of wines that includes several flagship cuvées: a Bordeaux Rouge, a Bordeaux Rosé, and a Bordeaux Supérieur. These wines are crafted to fully express the distinct characteristics of their respective appellations, reflecting the terroir of Sainte-Terre where the estate's vines are planted.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Lavagnac vineyard is situated in Sainte-Terre, close to Saint-Émilion and the Dordogne River. The commune of Sainte-Terre is distinguished by its unique geographic location.
Flagship cuvées
Château de Lavagnac offers several cuvées, including a Bordeaux Rouge, a Bordeaux Rosé, and a Bordeaux Supérieur. These wines are crafted to express the distinctive character of their respective appellations.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux Rosé
- Commune
- Sainte-Terre
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Michèle et Philippe Rivière
Practical information
- Address
- Sainte-Terre
- Contact form
- Contact the estate