Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey dates back to the 13th century when it was originally built as a fortress from the old stones … of the nearby village of Bommes. The first known and recorded wine making activities began in 1618 when Sieur Raymond Peyraguey purchased the property and moved to Sauternes. As was the tradition in those days, he lent his name to the estate and it was called Château Peyraguey.
The estate became Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey over a decade later when Pierre Lafaurie purchased