Collection: Chateau Loirac

The history of Château Loirac dates back to the arrival of the Dutch in the Bordeaux region, who came to develop the wine trade and export. Built close to the Gironde estuary and the sea, Château Loirac is a Médoc appellation contrôlée wine estate in the commune of Jau Dignac and Loirac. Left to its own devices after the Second World War, Château Loirac was taken over in 1987 by a group of friends with a passion for wine and viticulture. That same year, the first plots of vines were planted. Since then, the founders have worked hard to improve and equip the production site, making Château Loirac a friendly place where great wines can be made. The estate has expanded over the years with the acquisition of new plots. Today, average annual production is 80,000 bottles. All the buildings, from the winery to the dovecote, have been renovated by local craftsmen in keeping with the architecture of the Médoc, and in 2015 the forge adjoining the dovecote was converted into a charming gîte.

Château Loirac is a Médoc AOC wine estate in the commune of Jau Dignac and Loirac. The vineyard is located on two gravelly hilltops (sandy gravel and poor soil), 6 km west of the Estuary and 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. The proximity of the Gironde and the sea makes for a uniquely mild climate: the effect of the tides, combined with windy periods and the action of the sun, favour the establishment of the vineyard. 15 hectares of vines are planted here.  In this marshy region of "mattes" (heavy, clayey soils), the vineyard emerges on the only gravelly sandy ridges scattered in islets rising up to fourteen metres above sea level. The texture and geographical location of the soils provide the natural drainage needed for the vines to grow regularly and evenly.

The logo

The two seahorses on the Loirac coat of arms are a reminder of the château's location between the sea and the estuary. Hanging in the cellar, this pair of seahorses reflects the image of a small wine that knows how to stand out while keeping its rhythm. For them, it's a symbol of elegance and serenity.