1933: Henry Luc-Frimval took on the estate which was made up of only 8 hectares.
1957: James COT joined his estate to that of his father in law
1973: The wine is sold in bottles under the name Château Siffle Merle
1988: Franck COT, his grandson, helps his father on the estate
1992: New estate acquired called Château La Valade
1995: Adherence to the Independant Wine Growers
1996: Franck COT and his wife took over the family estate and created Vignobles MACAGE E.A.R.L
1998: Setting up of the barrel cellar and first ageing cycle called "Cuvée Prestige"
2002: Madam COT's family estate called Château Près du Bois becomes part of the family property
2006: Emeline, the daughter, joined the family estate to develop International Trade
2007: Crémantine, A.O.C. Crémant de Bordeaux: a new sparkling product in the range
2010: Our Sustainable Viticulture work's is symbolizes by our adherence to Terra Vitis
2011: 2011 vintage is certifies by Terra Vitis: an Independently audited and certified refime for Sustainable Viticulture