Chateau de Monbrison is an old Cru Bourgeois Margaux estate, located in the commune of Arsac on the left bank of Bordeaux. The property was purchased by Robert Davis in 1921, an American that was heavily involved in the Bordeaux negociant business together with his wife and family. 

The Chateau eventually was run by his daughter Elizabeth, whom brought significant influence on the direction that the old estate would take in years to follow, commanding the replanting of the entire vineyard in the early 60’s and a decade later bringing to life the first vintage of their own label in 1974. 

Monbrison is now lead by her son Laurent Vonderheyden, however convinced that the Cru Bourgeois status classification of late has become a rather unstable authority, he has withdrawn the Chateau from the system. Not an easy decision at the time, however Laurent stands firm in belief by the successful history of the Chateau, which has proven to be one of the elite producers of its level amongst the Margaux appellation. 

There are 13.2 hectares of vineyards located in one single plot surrounding the Chateau, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (20%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and Petit Verdot (5%). 

The wines produced under the Margaux AOP show classic notes of a perfumed and floral nose, posing firm yet supple structure with typical left bank fruit depth. 

In a hypothetical debate today amid the trade, there may be an anecdote that in any reassessment of the 1855 classification, Chateau de Monbrison would be a definite candidate for promotion to Cru Classé.