The vineyard area of the famous wine was gradually formed between 1832 and 1838 when a significant local figure, Jean-Jacques Ducasse, purchased from Countess Aimée Jacquette de Gérès two plots covering 31 hectares belonging to Château Figeac. Thus, the Cheval Blanc vineyard was created. In 1852, Monsieur Ducasse's daughter married Jean Fourcaud-Laussac and brought the new vineyard estate as a dowry. The Fourcaud-Laussac family owned Château Cheval Blanc for 150 years, and in 1998, Baron Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault became its owners.
Pierre Lurton, the very successful director of the famous vineyard and château, says: "The fruits of human labor, the soil composition of the vineyard, selected grape varieties, and specific climatic conditions allow our wine to express an enchanting dream..."