Château Olivier is a Classified Growth Grand Cru estate for red and white wine in Leognan. The 130-acre estate includes a chateau from the late middle ages that looks straight out of a fairy tale. In fact the estate traces its history to the 12th century, and in the 14th century was owned by the English prince known as The Black Prince, who led English troops into battle for the control of Aquitaine. In the 20th century the estate was acquired by the de Bethmann family, who still own and operate it. Most of the vineyards are planted to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, though about 20 acres are planted to Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The estate nearly 220,000 bottles annually of red and white Château Olivier, and 65,000 bottles of red and white Seigneurie d’Olivier, the second wine.