The property stands on the rich limestone plateau on the border of the Saint Georges Saint-Emilion appellation and around 1Km from the Barbanne river which delivers blue clay to the Pomerol appellation. The soil here is identical to that of Chateau Soutard. The appellation is known for its deep limestone from its ancient seabed which the roots have to penetrate to access the clay below. It is no wonder that this is the former domaine of the Lacoste family who owned Petrus. The vines were replanted in 1957 so the vines are now around 60 years old.

Current owners, the Rospars family have now been tending to these soils for 4 generations and use only cement tanks to make a wine which is a pure expression of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc on the limestone soil.