Ciron
Encyclopedia
The Ciron is a left tributary of the Garonne
, in Gironde
, Southwest France
.
. It flows north-west, mainly through the moors of Gironde, crosses the Sauternes vineyard and joins the Garonne
at Barsac
, downstream from Langon
.
The moisture it brings, and morning mist
s it causes, are favorable to the development of Botrytis cinerea
on grapes, a fungus
that contributes to the high quality and renown of Sauternes wines.
N.B. : (R) = right tributary; (L) = left tributary
Garonne
The Garonne is a river in southwest France and northern Spain, with a length of .-Source:The Garonne's headwaters are to be found in the Aran Valley in the Pyrenees, though three different locations have been proposed as the true source: the Uelh deth Garona at Plan de Beret , the Ratera-Saboredo...
, in Gironde
Gironde
For the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:...
, Southwest France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Geography
The Ciron rises in the eastern end of the Moors of Gascony, in LandesLandes forest
The Landes forest or the Landes of Gascony , in the historic Gascony region of southwestern France now known as Aquitaine, is the largest maritime-pine forest in Europe...
. It flows north-west, mainly through the moors of Gironde, crosses the Sauternes vineyard and joins the Garonne
Garonne
The Garonne is a river in southwest France and northern Spain, with a length of .-Source:The Garonne's headwaters are to be found in the Aran Valley in the Pyrenees, though three different locations have been proposed as the true source: the Uelh deth Garona at Plan de Beret , the Ratera-Saboredo...
at Barsac
Barsac, Gironde
Barsac is a commune on the left bank of the Garonne river in the Gironde department in southwestern France.-Population:-Wine:The town gives its name to a wine making appellation, Barsac AOC, that produces sweet white wines....
, downstream from Langon
Langon, Gironde
Langon is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Geography:Langon is in the southern part of the department southeast of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Garonne river...
.
The moisture it brings, and morning mist
Mist
Mist is a phenomenon of small droplets suspended in air. It can occur as part of natural weather or volcanic activity, and is common in cold air above warmer water, in exhaled air in the cold, and in a steam room of a sauna. It can also be created artificially with aerosol canisters if the...
s it causes, are favorable to the development of Botrytis cinerea
Botrytis cinerea
Botrytis cinerea is a necrotrophic fungus that affects many plant species, although its most notable hosts may be wine grapes. In viticulture, it is commonly known as botrytis bunch rot; in horticulture, it is usually called grey mould or gray mold.The fungus gives rise to two different kinds of...
on grapes, a fungus
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
that contributes to the high quality and renown of Sauternes wines.
Départements and towns
The Ciron flows through the following départements and towns:- Landes (40) : LubbonLubbonLubbon is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France....
- Lot-et-GaronneLot-et-GaronneLot-et-Garonne is a department in the southwest of France named after the Lot and Garonne rivers.-History:Lot-et-Garonne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790...
(47) - GirondeGirondeFor the Revolutionary party, see Girondists.Gironde is a common name for the Gironde estuary, where the mouths of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers merge, and for a department in the Aquitaine region situated in southwest France.-History:...
(33) : NoaillanNoaillanNoaillan is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
, VillandrautVillandrautVillandraut is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
, BarsacBarsac, GirondeBarsac is a commune on the left bank of the Garonne river in the Gironde department in southwestern France.-Population:-Wine:The town gives its name to a wine making appellation, Barsac AOC, that produces sweet white wines....
, CéronsCéronsCérons is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
, BommesBommesBommes is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
Tributaries
- (L) le Giscos, from Giscos
- (R) le Barthos,
- (L) la Gouaneyre, from CaptieuxCaptieuxCaptieux is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.It lies near the border with the Landes and the Lot-et-Garonne departments.The commune is in the east of the Parc naturel régional des Landes de Gascogne....
- (R) la Clède, from Lignan-de-Bazas
- (L) le Ballion, downstream from VillandrautVillandrautVillandraut is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- (L) la Hure, from Saint-SymphorienSaint-Symphorien, GirondeSaint-Symphorien is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-See also:*Communes of the Gironde department*Parc naturel régional des Landes de Gascogne-References:*...
- (L) l'Origne from Origne and Balizac
- (L) le Tursan, from Guillos
- (L) la Mouliasse, from Landiras
N.B. : (R) = right tributary; (L) = left tributary