The vineyard is located in the commune of Labarde in the Margaux area of the Médoc (Bordeaux). The origins of viticulture date back to 1740, when the wife of Count Thomas Michel Lynch brought the property into the marriage as a dowry. After a chequered history with many owners, it has been controlled by the insurance company MAIF since 1989. From 1992, it was leased to the operating company "Societé Fermière d'Exploitation" founded by André Lurton (1924-2019). Extensive renovations were carried out in the cellar, farm buildings and vineyards. In the Bordeaux classification in 1855, the estate was awarded fifth place (Cinquième Grand Cru Classé). The estate covers 120 hectares of land, of which only 40 hectares are planted with vines. These are the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc varieties. The long-lasting red wine is matured for 12 months in 50 to 80% new barriques. The second wine is called "La Bastide de Dauzac".
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