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Château Livran
Château Livran, a Médoc Cru Bourgeois in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil. Merlot and cabernet, direct from the estate...
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Château Livran (Médoc): 700 years of history, an exceptional terroir and characterful wines
Château Livran - Cru Bourgeois of the Médoc in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, a heritage forged since 1280
Château Livran is a Cru Bourgeois of the Médoc in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, 700 years of history, led since 2013 by the Michon family, on clay-limestone soils.
In the heart of Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, Château Livran is part of seven centuries of history, since 1280. A Cru Bourgeois of the Médoc led since 2013 by Edwige Lurton Michon and Olivier Michon, it combines clay-limestone terroir, maritime climate and a move towards biodynamics, for precise, pure and elegant wines.
In the heart of Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, Château Livran is part of seven centuries of history. From the brothers Arnaud and Béraud de Got (one of whom, Bertrand, became Pope Clement V) to the troubled hours of the two World Wars — a makeshift hospital in 1914-18, a resistance base in 1939-45, the property has always been a living place. This heritage can still be read today in the large 3,000 m² house surrounded by woods and vines.
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The renaissance led by the Michon family
Since 2013, Edwige Lurton Michon (daughter of Lucien Lurton) and Olivier Michon have breathed new life into the estate: a redesigned cellar and concrete tanks for precise fermentations, a replanting plan and meticulous plot-by-plot management, a viticultural programme focused on soil preservation and a move towards biodynamics (gentle soil work, gradual elimination of herbicides).
The goal is clear: to express the diversity of the terroir while mastering every step, from vine to cellar, all while respecting natural and human resources.
Médoc terroir and maritime climate: the natural balance
Set on clay-limestone soils with limestone outcrops, the vineyard benefits from a regular water supply under the ocean's influence. The result: even ripeness of the skins and tannins, a fresh and deep frame — ideal for age-worthy, expressive Médoc wines.
Responsible vines and virtuous innovations
The estate's environmental approach relies on a close study of the soils and plot work adapted to the vintage, natural treatments and respect for the cycles, Canadian wells for a stable cellar temperature (~15°C) without superfluous energy use, and Vignalex, a wastewater treatment by composting crushed prunings, nothing is lost, everything is transformed.
This approach is accompanied by demanding technical guidance, with advice from Eric Boissenot and biodynamic support from Corinne Comme.
The Livran signature: precision, purity, elegance
The estate produces about 150,000 bottles a year, split half and half between Château Livran (Cru Bourgeois) and the second wine, Sources de Livran, joined by a rare and bold cuvée, Blanc de Livran.
Château Livran - Cru Bourgeois
Cru Bourgeois - AOC Médoc: Merlot ~60%, Cabernet-Sauvignon ~40%, aged 12-18 months (~30% new oak).
Style: ripe black fruit, Médoc freshness, chiselled tannins, fine length. Age-worthy up to 10 years. Pairings: red meats, roast poultry, mature cheeses.
Sources de Livran - second wine
Second wine - AOC Médoc: Cabernet-Sauvignon ~60%, Merlot ~40%, aged in concrete tanks.
Style: accessible, juicy, spicy, immediate. Age-worthy 5 to 7 years. Pairings: fine charcuterie, grills, bistro cuisine.
Blanc de Livran - boldness in Vin de France
Vin de France: 99% Chenin and 1% Chardonnay, a first in the Médoc (from 2022).
Born in 2022 on 1 hectare of clay over a limestone base, this singular cuvée (hand harvest in three passes, including a late one) blends 99% Chenin and 1% Chardonnay, a first in the Médoc. A precise, delicately tender wine, on white fruits, fine honey and wet stone. Presented in a wooden gift box (sold at the estate).
Careful shipping across France and Europe
A committed team, a spirit of transmission
From the vineyard (Cyrielle Guiraud) to the cellar (Larissa Schapitz), from young talents trained on site to historic know-how (Evelyne, 30 years at the estate), team spirit feeds the consistency of style. The vineyard (Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) is tended plot by plot for expressive, harmonious wines.
Why choose Château Livran
700 years of Médoc history. A heritage forged since 1280, in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil.
The Michon renaissance. Edwige Lurton Michon and Olivier Michon since 2013, between precision and biodynamics.
A clay-limestone terroir. Under the ocean's influence, for fresh, deep and age-worthy Médoc wines.
A clear range. The Cru Bourgeois, the second wine Sources de Livran and the rare Blanc de Livran.
Direct from the grower. From the Médoc to your table, your wines travel the shortest route, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Your questions about Château Livran
Where is Château Livran located?
Château Livran is in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, in the Médoc (Gironde), in Bordeaux. The large 3,000 m² house is surrounded by woods and vines, under the maritime influence of the ocean.
What is the history of Château Livran?
The estate is part of seven centuries of history, since 1280: from the brothers Arnaud and Béraud de Got (one of whom, Bertrand, became Pope Clement V) to the two World Wars (a makeshift hospital in 1914-18, a resistance base in 1939-45). A living place ever since.
Who runs Château Livran today?
Since 2013, Edwige Lurton Michon (daughter of Lucien Lurton) and Olivier Michon have led the estate's renaissance: a redesigned cellar, concrete tanks, replanting, plot-by-plot management and a move towards biodynamics.
What is the terroir of Château Livran?
The vineyard rests on clay-limestone soils with limestone outcrops, under the ocean's influence. This regular water supply gives an even ripeness of the skins and tannins, for fresh, deep and age-worthy Médoc wines.
Is Château Livran committed to sustainability?
Yes. The estate is moving towards biodynamics (gentle soil work, gradual elimination of herbicides), studies its soils closely, uses Canadian wells to keep the cellar cool (~15°C) and treats its wastewater by composting crushed prunings (Vignalex), with advice from Eric Boissenot and biodynamic guidance from Corinne Comme.
How many bottles does the estate produce?
Château Livran produces about 150,000 bottles a year, split almost equally between Château Livran (Cru Bourgeois) and the second wine, Sources de Livran.
What are the cuvées of Château Livran?
The estate offers Château Livran (Cru Bourgeois, AOC Médoc), the second wine Sources de Livran (AOC Médoc) and a rare cuvée, Blanc de Livran, a Vin de France (99% Chenin, 1% Chardonnay).
What is the Château Livran Cru Bourgeois?
It is the estate's grand vin: a blend of Merlot (~60%) and Cabernet-Sauvignon (~40%), aged 12 to 18 months (about 30% new oak). A Médoc with ripe black fruit, chiselled tannins and a fine length, age-worthy up to 10 years, with red meats, roast poultry and mature cheeses.
What is the second wine Sources de Livran?
Sources de Livran is the estate's second wine, Cabernet-Sauvignon dominant (~60%) with Merlot (~40%), aged in concrete tanks. An accessible, juicy, spicy and immediate Médoc, age-worthy 5 to 7 years, perfect with fine charcuterie, grills and bistro cuisine.
What is Blanc de Livran?
Born in 2022 on 1 hectare of clay over a limestone base, this singular cuvée blends 99% Chenin and 1% Chardonnay, a first in the Médoc. A precise, delicately tender wine, on white fruits, fine honey and wet stone, presented in a wooden gift box.
What is a Médoc Cru Bourgeois?
The Cru Bourgeois is an official quality recognition for Médoc châteaux outside the 1855 Grands Crus Classés. It distinguishes consistent wines faithful to their terroir, such as Château Livran.
Where can you buy Château Livran wines directly?
You can find the available cuvées here, direct from the grower, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages and deliveries.
Direct from the estate, in the Médoc
Château Livran - Cru Bourgeois of the Medoc in Saint-Germain-d'Esteuil, a heritage forged since 1280, the Michon family.
Château Livran (Cru Bourgeois), Sources de Livran (second wine) and Blanc de Livran (Chenin of the Médoc)