Since his purchase of Château des Laurets in 2003, Baron Benjamin de Rothschild wanted to reveal the quintessence of this estate by making a special cuvée from the best plots of Merlot. The grapes are picked and sorted by hand, then fermented with all the care and attention worthy of a great-growth. This rare wine, only produced in the best vintages, reflects all the quality of a great Saint-Émilion made primarily from Merlot— a subtle combination of elegance and character.

Generally speaking, 2006 was considered to be fairly mild. A chilly winter saw plenty of rain, however, spring brought cheerier conditions and a hot, dry summer ensued until August delivered a downer as temperatures cooled and rains returned. September, however, saw the beginnings of an Indian summer and warm sunny days readied the grapes for harvest but then the weather delivered a significant blow as downpour after downpour fell throughout Bordeaux. As always, it was our drastic selection that brought out the true spirit of the 2006 vintage.