The town and its vineyards are separated from the area of Sauternes to the south by the Ciron river, whose cooling effect is of key importance in encouraging the annual action of the Botrytis fungus on the Sémillon grapes.
Belonging to the Sauternes appellation in Gironde, in the region of Graves, the winery is located in the commune of Barsac.
The estate is located in the commune of Barsac and produces a sweet white wine (Sauternes) ranked as a Grand Cru of Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) class in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.
The Faux family undertook important excavation works and planted Barsac and Sauternes vines.
Vinification takes place together with the other Sauternes properties of Vignobles Du Hayot, at Château Andoyse in Barsac.
Barsac |
The area of Sauternes (including Barsac) is known for its botrytized dessert wines.