Château Nairac
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Château Nairac is a 2nd Classified Growth of Barsac. Owned by the Tari-Heeter family, the 15-hectare estate is undergoing Organic and HVE certification conversion. It produces sweet wines under the Barsac appellation (grand vin) and Sauternes appellation (second wine), from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Identity
Château Nairac is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Barsac, in Gironde. It is owned by the Tari-Heeter family, notably represented by Nicole Tari and Tom Heeter. Oenology is handled by Valérie Lavigne, and the cellar master is Pietro Pastore.
History and Philosophy
The origin of Château Nairac's vineyard dates back to the 16th century, under the name of Bourdieu de Durancau. The neoclassical château known today was built by a family of wine merchants, with Jean Mollié, a pupil of Victor Louis, as architect, bearing witness to the architectural elegance of the 18th century. After belonging to the Nairac family from 1777 onwards, the estate was acquired in 1972 by the Tari family. The château underwent a renovation of its grounds in the 1990s. The estate is committed to an environmental certification process, having obtained HVE (High Environmental Value) certification and being in the process of Organic Farming (AB) certification.
The Appellations
Château Nairac is a second classified growth of Sauternes-Barsac according to the 1855 classification, and its wines are produced under the Barsac appellation. The estate's second wine, however, is marketed under the Sauternes appellation.
The Flagship Wines
The estate's grand vin, Château Nairac, is a still, sweet white wine, renowned for its ageing potential. The estate also produces a second wine, named Esquisse de Nairac.
Winemaking and Ageing
Château Nairac's wines are aged in barrels. For the grand vin, barrel ageing can extend over a period of 24 months.
Practical Information
Address : 81 Avenue Aristide Briand, 33720 Barsac
Telephone : +33 5 56 27 16 16
Email : contact@chateaunairac.fr
The estate does not offer tours or tastings at the property. Direct sales are not practised there, and it does not have gîtes or B&B rooms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Château Nairac's main appellation?
- Château Nairac is a 2nd Classified Growth of Barsac, producing its grand vin under this appellation. Its second wine, Esquisse de Nairac, is made under the Sauternes appellation.
- Who are the current owners of Château Nairac?
- Château Nairac has been owned by the Tari-Heeter family since its acquisition in 1972. The family is notably represented by Nicole Tari and Tom Heeter, who continue the estate's history.
- What is the vineyard's area and which grape varieties are cultivated?
- Château Nairac's vineyard covers 15.0 hectares. The grape varieties are dominated by Sémillon, which accounts for 95% of the plantings, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc for the remaining 5%.
- Does Château Nairac offer tours or tastings?
- No, Château Nairac does not offer tours, tastings, or direct sales at the property. The estate also does not have gîtes or B&B rooms for visitors.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
Château Nairac's vineyard covers a planted area of 15.0 hectares. Its soils are characterised by a layer of red sands and clay overlying a bed of Asteria limestone. The grape varieties planted are predominantly Sémillon (95%), complemented by Sauvignon Blanc (5%). The average age of the vines is around 40 years. Harvests are carried out manually.
- Commune
- Barsac
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Classification
- 2e cru clas.
- Owner
- Famille Tari-Heeter
- Technical direction
- Pietro Pastore
- Surface area
- 16.8 ha
- Second wine
- Esquisse de Nairac
- Certifications
- HVE, En cours de certification Bio
- Grape varieties
- Sémillon 95%, Sauvignon blanc 5%
Practical information
- Address
- 81, av. Aristide-Briand, Barsac
- Phone
- +33556271616
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Pas de visite