The winery and vineyards are located south of the city of Bordeaux, in the commune of Léognan.
[1][2] The estate dates from the 18th century, and viticulture of significance was begun during the 19th century when it was run by Arnaud Ricard, also the proprietor of Château Malartic-Lagravière; from 1900 to 1945 it was owned by Gabriel Beaumartin, a son-in-law.
[3] Severe frosts in 1945 made partial replanting necessary, and normal production was not resumed until 1953.
[4] From a property of 80 hectares, the vineyard area consists of 35 hectares of red grape varieties: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc, and 2.5% Petit Verdot; and 4.5 hectares of white grape varieties: 70% Sauvignon blanc and 30% Sémillon.
The red and white second wines, L'Esprit de Chevalier, has a production of 5,800 and 800 cases, respectively.