Vineyards

Chateau Carsin has about 18 hectares of producing vineyards from which ~ 11 are red and ~ 7 are white grape varieties. Four hectares are either waiting for plantation or used by our farm animals as paddocks. The oldest vines were planted in the 1970’s.

We believe in nature. By organic farming, mechanical weeding (no herbicides) and using our own compost we increase the vineyard biodiversity and soil revitalisation. We also have plenty of fruit trees, berries, hedges, flowers, 4 hectares of forest, insect hotels and some farm animals to make an influence on our farm’s biodiversity. Our practices are sustainable and 100% organic (certified since 2022).

Grape varieties

At Carsin, we cultivate 10 different grape varieties; 3 whites and 7 reds. White varieties are Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. Red varieties are Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Grenache.

The majority of our vines are the common varieties of the Bordeaux region, but we are also proudly cultivating some less common varieties such as Sauvignon Gris, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere, which all have their roots in Bordeaux, though might be mostly known in other parts of the world these days. They have showed great results in our vineyards and now they have become essential ingredients in our wines. We enjoy experimenting with different varieties and since 2024 we’ve introduced the first “non-Bordeaux” variety, Grenache, into our vineyards.

Parcels

There is a total of 18 hectares of producing vineyards. Some of them are up to 3 kilometers from the Château, but most vineyards, fruit trees and the forest is around our chateau & wine cellars. Our vineyard team takes care of our vines all year round which is important for us to maintain the high quality.

We have been able to acquire a large part of Château Carsin’s original vineyards, though many new vineyards have been planted at Château Carsin since the Berglund family took over the estate (the first vintage was in 1990). We have kept some of the best vineyards with old vines, but most of our present vineyards have been re-planted by us.

Red varieties

Merlot 7,7 ha
Cabernet Franc 1,2 ha
Malbec 0,8 ha
Carmenere 0,8 ha
Cabernet Sauvignon 0,3 ha
Petit Verdot 0,1 ha
Grenache 0,7 ha

White varieties

Sauvignon Gris 2,9 ha
Semillon 2,2 ha
Sauvignon Blanc 1,6 ha

SOILS

Château Carsin is located in the “Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux”, literally “the hills of Bordeaux”. These hills run along the eastern bank of the Garonne upstream from the city of Bordeaux. Our vineyards are essentially composed of clay-limestone soil, some parcels have a gravel topsoil. A high concentration of clay is best suited for growing Merlot grapes.

Soil structure is important in regulating water uptake. Our vineyards have clear differences in soil composition and these all play a part in the final blend. Clay will produce rich and fruit-driven wines. Gravel on the other hand will give the grapes ripeness and more intensive aromas.