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Founded in the 1700s by Michel Descazes Montlabert as a hunting lodge, Château Montlabert in Saint-Émilion is now a Grand Cru estate surrounded by iconic neighbors like Cheval Blanc and Figeac. With 13 hectares planted to Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the Castel family has elevated the estate's status, bringing on Hubert de Bouard in 2010. Their second label, La Croix Montlabert, is a hidden gem, offering ripe red berries, tobacco, and creamy espresso notes with a finish of black cherry and raspberry. This is a Grand Cru on the rise.