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  1. Sep 29, 2026

    Cruse family sells Médoc château after 130 years

    The Cruse family sold Château du Taillan in the Haut-Médoc to French businessman Laurent Marti after 130 years of ownership. Classified as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, the château has 110 hectares, including 24 hectares of vineyards, and will retain its classification.

    Long-held château sales can signal changes in investment, vineyard management and market positioning. The buyer's plans will determine what this ownership change means for the property.

    Source: Revista ADEGA Château du Taillan Haut-MédocMédoc Rules and ClassificationsEstates and People