Château Larruau has its origins in the former Château Dubignon Talbot, a renowned 19th-century growth that was classified as a 3rd Growth in the 1855 classification.
Over time, the estate was split up and dispersed several times, losing its prestigious name and renown. After the Second World War, Bernard Château’s grandfather, the current owner, faced economic difficulties and was forced to sell part of his vineyard, which was reduced to just a few hectares.
Bernard Château took on the heavy responsibility of rebuilding the estate around this small remaining vineyard, with limited resources. His energy, his attachment to the family land and the support of his sister and brother were the driving forces behind his relentless search from 1971 onwards, through successive land purchases and exchanges. In the end, he succeeded in creating a 12-hectare terroir of excellence. In 1980, this new estate was given the name Larruau, in reference to the part of the village of Margaux where the former Château Dubignon was located.
In 2019, Bernard Château decided to give up direct management of his estate. He decided to entrust responsibility to Miguel Martinho, owner of the château of the same name, with whom he had become friends in the early 1990s. Under the benevolent eye of his owner, Miguel, well-versed in the best vineyard techniques thanks to his work as a wine entrepreneur, set about continuing the work he had begun…
