Château Civrac
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Amphorae-aged Malbec from 65-year-old vines earned Japan's Sakura Awards Gold — the only French Malbec honoured that year. A low-intervention, family-run estate breathing new life into Côtes de Bourg.
Château Civrac is a family-owned hilltop estate in the Côtes de Bourg appellation on the Bordeaux Right Bank, located in Lansac. The 18th-century château was revitalized in 2019 by Cornish owner Alex Gibson and his partner Grace, who rescued the property from successive bankruptcies and years of neglect. Spanning 8 hectares on a scenic hilltop near Bourg-sur-Gironde, the estate is committed to low-intervention viticulture: no synthetic fertilizers, no herbicides, no-till agriculture, and regenerative grazing. The wine range includes a Merlot-dominant flagship blend, a Cuvée la Seigneurie, a single-vineyard Malbec from 65-year-old vines aged in clay amphorae without commercial yeast, and Ériu — a crisp Crémant de Bordeaux Blanc de Noirs made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The estate won a JWWA Sakura Awards Gold medal in 2023, the sole French Malbec recipient that year.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for wine lovers who seek honest, terroir-driven Bordeaux from a passionate independent producer — especially those curious about natural and low-intervention winemaking styles and looking beyond the big châteaux names.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Château Civrac located?
- Château Civrac is situated on a hilltop in Lansac, in the Côtes de Bourg appellation on the Bordeaux Right Bank, near Bourg-sur-Gironde.
- Who owns Château Civrac and when did they take over?
- The estate was acquired in 2019 by Alex Gibson, originally from Cornwall, England, and his partner Grace. They rescued the 18th-century property from years of neglect and successive bankruptcies.
- What farming practices does Château Civrac follow?
- The estate practises low-intervention viticulture with no synthetic fertilizers, no herbicides, no-till (zero-tillage) agriculture, and regenerative grazing — a holistic, environmentally conscious approach.
- What makes the Château Civrac Malbec special?
- The single-vineyard Malbec is sourced from 65-year-old vines and aged in clay amphorae without commercial yeast, resulting in a pure, terroir-expressive wine. It won a Gold medal at the JWWA Sakura Awards 2023, the only French Malbec to do so that year.
- Does Château Civrac produce sparkling wine?
- Yes. 'Ériu' is a Crémant de Bordeaux Blanc de Noirs crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, offering a crisp, refreshing alternative to their still wines.