The vineyard is located in Saint-Émilion in the area of the same name (Bordeaux). The name means "watered by springs". It was once owned by Pierre Magneau (+1879), the finance minister under Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873). At that time, the red wine was served at the imperial court. After several changes of ownership, the estate was acquired by Francois Rodhain in 1952, who sold it to Roger Caille and his son Jean-Philippe in 2002. In 2013, it was acquired by the family empire Domaine Clarence Dillon. The estate was classified as a Grand Cru Classé for the first time in 2012. The vineyards cover ten hectares of vines with Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). The long-lasting red wine is matured for 12 to 16 months in 100% new barriques. The second wine is called "Les Coteaux du Château L'Arrosée".
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