Situated northeast of the town, the vineyards abut those of Château Rayas. Spread over 70 hectares (60 of red, 10 of white), the soils vary greatly, from sand to quartz 'galets' (pudding stones) and clay/limestone outcrops. This diversity of soils and exposures adds complexity to the blend, with the fruit from the sandier soil lending aromatic elegance and that from the pudding stones giving power and intensity. The vines are between 40 and 70 years old on average.