The winery
Clos 19 Bis
Small organic Bordeaux estate led by Vincent Quirac, with two vineyard parcels (Graves and Sauternes) and limited production of red and sweet wines, naturally vinified.
- Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) · Francia
- Since 2008
- 2 products
The story
Clos 19 Bis is centred on two small vineyard plots owned by producer Vincent Quirac. The official website states that the first vintage dates to 2008; since then Quirac has been vinifying the grapes using natural practices in a small-scale winery, focusing on very limited production.
Production philosophy
The preferred approach is certified organic viticulture (Ecocert) and winemaking with minimal technical intervention: natural fermentations, minimal use of sulfites and no chemical additives whenever possible, aiming to express the character of the terroir through artisanal techniques.
Terroir and vineyards
The two parcels are located in the Bordeaux region: one hectare in the Graves appellation (commune of Illats) and one hectare in the Sauternes appellation. The products and terroir reflect the distinctive characteristics of these subzones of the Gironde.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Sémillon
- Hectares
- 2.0
- Bottles per year
- 3000
What makes it distinctive
- Two organic parcels certified by Ecocert (Graves and Sauternes).
- Producer: Vincent Quirac; first vintage 2008.
- Very limited production (approximately 3–4 thousand bottles when nature permits).
- Notable wines: a red Graves (Bordeaux blend) and a Sauternes made from Sémillon.
- Minimal-intervention winemaking with reduced use of sulfites.