Château d’Armailhac was purchased by Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1933. The Baron later named it Mouton-Baronne-Philippe to honor his wife. Since 1989 it has once again been called Château d’Armailhac and it remains owned by the de Rothschilds.
Château Montrose, a Second Growth Bordeaux, was named for a “mount of roses,” or a little hill of blooming heather that inspired the estate’s 18th century owners. Today the estate boasts state-of-the-art winemaking that has earned 100-pt scores.
Château L’IF is owned by Jacques Thienpont, famous for buying Château Le Pin decades ago and turning it into the most celebrated Right Bank cult Bordeaux. L’IF is adjacent to Château Troplong Mondot and makes cuvées that are up to 90% Merlot.