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Chateau de Myrat

This chateau was re-built in 1730 on very ancient vaults by a lawyer under the reign of King Louis XIV. Amid woods of centuries-old trees, the estate is home to peacocks, pheasants, squirrels, and deer. In the 17th century, Arnaud de Pontac brought to fame a new type of wine, which became known under the name of « French Claret ». In 1666, succeeding with this varietal, he participated in the opening in London of a tavern called Pontac’s Head, which shortly became one of the most fashionable places in the city. Since that stage, the members of the Pontac family have managed several wine estates in the appellations of Bordeaux, Sauternes or Graves. In 1937, earl Max de Pontac, who wanted to continue the deep family affection to Bordeaux wines, bought the château de Myrat estate, located on the limestone plateau of Barsac. He has been running this splendid classified great growth of Sauternes for more than 40 years. Since 2010 his daughters Slanie and Elisabeth are learning all they can about the vineyard, the cellar, and marketing.