Château Les Graves de Loirac
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Château Les Graves de Loirac, a Cru Artisan located in Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, is a family winegrowing estate spanning four generations. It produces red wines under the Médoc appellation from a 20-hectare vineyard planted on clay-gravel soils and farmed using sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée).
Identity
Château Les Graves de Loirac is a Cru Artisan located in Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, in the Gironde department. The property is run by EARL Jean-François Gillet.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Les Graves de Loirac dates back to the early 19th century, with family stewardship spanning four generations. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée).
The appellations
Château Les Graves de Loirac produces wines under the Médoc appellation. Other sources also mention the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château Les Graves de Loirac is located at 21 Chemin du Centre, 33590 Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac. Tastings are available on-site. For any further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone at 05 56 09 48 97 or by email at lesgravesdeloirac.chateau@wanadoo.fr. The estate offers wine sales by the bottle and in bulk.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Les Graves de Loirac located?
- Château Les Graves de Loirac is located in the commune of Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac, in the Gironde department, France. It is classified as a Cru Artisan.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Les Graves de Loirac?
- Château Les Graves de Loirac produces wines primarily under the Médoc appellation. Other sources also note the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
- What is the size and soil type of the vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château Les Graves de Loirac covers 20 hectares. It is established on clay-gravel soils, on south-west-facing slopes.
- Can you visit Château Les Graves de Loirac and taste its wines?
- Yes, tastings are available at Château Les Graves de Loirac. The estate also offers wines for direct purchase in bottles and in bulk.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Les Graves de Loirac covers an area of 20 hectares. It is planted on clay-gravel soils on south-west-facing slopes. Vineyard management practices include leaf-thinning and green harvesting. The average age of the vines is twelve years. The grape varieties notably include Merlot (34% documented for the 2001 vintage) and Cabernet Sauvignon, which is noted as complementing the Merlot.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers red wines crafted in the traditional Bordeaux style. These wines are generally vinified in vats, and certain cuvées may also benefit from barrel ageing.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification at Château Les Graves de Loirac follows traditional Bordeaux methods. The red grapes from the finest slopes are harvested by hand, while other plots are harvested mechanically. The white grapes are also hand-picked. Wine ageing takes place in vats, and for certain bottlings, it can also include oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Médoc, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Commune
- Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Classification
- Cru Artisan
- Owner
- EARL JEAN-FRANÇOIS GILLET
- Technical direction
- Maître de Chai expérimenté
- Surface area
- 20 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 34%, Cabernet Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- 21 Chemin du Centre, 33590 JAU DIGNAC ET LOIRAC
- Phone
- 05 56 09 48 97
- Contact form
- Contact the estate