Chateau Civrac is situated in the Bordeaux appellation of Côtes de Bourg, geographically between Pomerol and Margaux. It is a beautiful hilly region of France on the banks of the river Gironde just at the confluence of the Garonne and the Dordogne.
The vineyard is situated on high ground (30m) and is south facing. The soil is of high quality, comprising clay and gravel on limestone. The vineyard is 10 hectares in size, comprising one parcel arranged around a central chateau.
Chateau Civrac is a fusion of the quality of the old world, but with the approachability of the new. "Our wine is a classic blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and malbec but made in a contemporary and honest style.
Our wine is hand harvested to get the best flavours, maturing the wine in new oak barrels and minimising any chemical treatments. It is a pleasure to drink with or without food."
We are taking a very high quality, but respectful approach to winemaking, a "slow" approach, including hand harvesting and minimising any chemical treatments. This is leading to a fusion wine of distinctive quality.
Vianney De Tastes, Mark Hellyar