Founded in 1709 by Romain de Filhot, Château Filhot is now owned and managed by two of his descendants – Count Henri de Vaucelles and his son Gabriel. The large estate covers an area of 350 hectares with 62 hectares of vineyards (60% Sémillon, 36% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscadelle) planted all along the south of the Sauternes village. Bordered by the Landes forest and dissected by a small local river, the vineyards lie in an ideal microclimate for botrytis development. Harvest is done in a series of selections depending on the level of maturation of the grapes and the evolution of the noble rot. This long process leads to a low yield of about 10-20 hl/ha depending on the vintage.