The winery is located in the commune of Saint-Julien or the area of the same name in the Médoc (Bordeaux). It should not be confused with Château Bélair (renamed Château Bélair-Monange in 2008) in Saint-Émilion. It was last categorised as a "Cru Bourgeois" in the Bordeaux classification according to the old system, which is no longer valid, in 2003. It was acquired in 1980 by the former mayor of Saint-Julien Henri Martin (+1991) and managed together with Château Gloria under the name "Domaines Henri Martin". Since his death, the entire estate has been managed by his son-in-law Jean-Louis Triaud. The vineyards cover 37 hectares of vines in three separate sites, planted with the Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) and Merlot (35%) varieties. The long-lasting red wine matures in barriques.
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