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Located near the northern road into Barsac, the wealthy Nairac family purchased the property in 1777 and were the owners until 1837 when they were forced to put it up for sale, having lost their substantial wealth in the French Revolution. The estate fell into serious disrepair and changed ownership several times over the next two centuries until the Heeter family purchased it in 1971. The family fully renovated the vineyards, chateau, and surrounding property, and contracted with enologist Emile Peynaud to improve the winemaking.
Today there are 17 ha of vines, predominantly in the Barsac appellation. The soil is principally gravel and limestone and the vineyard is comprised of approximately 88% Semillon, 9% Sauvignon Blanc, and 3% Muscadelle, with the vines averaging 30 years of age. The wine is fermented in oak barrels, 50 to 100 percent of which are new depending on the vintage, and it is then aged in barrel for 18 to 36 months before bottling. Back to All Bordeaux Producers > |
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