Clos 19 bis

Identity

Clos 19 Bis is a winegrowing estate located in Pujols-sur-Ciron. It is managed by Vincent Quirac.

History and philosophy

The estate was established in 2008, which also marked its inaugural vintage. Clos 19 Bis is committed to organic viticulture, certified by Ecocert.

The appellations

The estate produces wines under the Graves and Sauternes appellations. It also crafts wines under the Vin de France designation.

Practical information

Clos 19 Bis is located at 19 B Le Bourg, 33210 Pujols-sur-Ciron. Visits to the estate are by appointment only. Direct cellar-door sales and mail-order purchases are available. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 06 71 69 31 05 or by email at clos19bis@yahoo.fr.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Clos 19 Bis vineyard covers a total area of 2 hectares. It comprises a 1-hectare parcel in the Graves appellation, in the commune of Illats, and another 1-hectare parcel in the Sauternes appellation. The red grape varieties in Illats consist of 40% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The white grape varieties grown in Sauternes comprise 70% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon gris, 10% Sauvignon blanc, and 10% Muscadelle. The average vine age is 52 years. Harvesting is carried out by hand.

Flagship cuvées

The red wines include a Graves as well as Vin de France bottlings such as "Les Ongles Noirs" and "Mi-Chemin Rouge". The "Les Ongles Noirs" cuvée is crafted from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The white selection features a Sauternes, a Vin de France Blanc Sec, and a Vin de France named "Mi-Chemin Blanc". The Sauternes is made from Sauvignon, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. Annual production of the Sauternes cuvée is around 600 bottles.

Vinification and ageing

The wines are crafted using a natural winemaking approach. Grapes are harvested by hand.