Château Clerc-Milon was purchased in 1970 by the Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who spent several decades modernizing the estate and improving the quality of the wine. Today the estate is run by the Baron’s daughter.
Some collectors say Domaine Ramonet is unequivocally the world’s finest producer of Chardonnay. The domain was founded by Pierre Ramonet in the 1930s and his grandsons Noel and Jean-Claude run it today. Its Grand Cru and Premier Crus are legendary.
Mouton Rothschild is the only chateau to be moved from the Second to First Growth classification. It is also known for its labels of commissioned art from Dali, Miro, Picasso and Warhol, among others.