Château Latour-Martillac takes its name from a tower in the castle's main courtyard. This is the last remaining intact part of a fortress dating back to the 12th century, placed to control the road from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Owned by the Kressmann family since 1871, Château Latour-Martillac was awarded the title of Cru Classé des Graves for red and white wines in 1953. Today, the property is managed by Tristan and Loïc Kressmann, who have a total vineyard area of 54 hectares, of which 45 are dedicated to red wine and 9 to white. The property, in an exceptional position within the appellation, is located on the Martillac plateau, where the soils are very varied but rich in gravel. Perfect soils for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. White grape varieties, on the other hand, are found near the Garonne, where the soils are richer in clay and limestone.