Named after a family of Hugenot ship owners who bought the Barsac property in 1777, the vines themselves go back to the 16th Century. Included as a second growth in the 1855 classification, Nairac garnered a reputation, back then, as one of the appellations finest sweet Bordeaux wines.
At 17 hectares, it is relatively small, and planted in 90% Sémillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscadelle.
Like so many others, Nairac endured a succes...
Nairac situated in Barsac is owned by Nicole Heeter-Tari and her children. There are 17 ha of vines planted with 90% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscadelle.
Nicolas Tari-Heeter has taken over winemaking from his mother in 1993, he is a very gifted winemaker and is assisted by his sister Eloîse. It's been very clear impression from tasting recent vintages, that Nairac's quality is getting higher and higher. Nairac is heavier than oth...
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