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château de Pourcieux has remained until the present in
the family of the Marquis d’Espagnet, many of whom
served in the parliament of Provence. A
fine example of Provençal architecture, in 1993
the château was registered on the official inventory
of Historic Monuments.
From time immemorial it has been an important site of viticulture
and ranks among the most venerable vineyards of Provence.
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Roman
vestiges bear witness to its history; beneath the château
its cellars contain monumental vats dating from the XVIIIth
century and a collection of oak hogsheads which were assembled
on the spot and are still in use today.
Since 1986 Michel d’Espagnet perpetuates the family
tradition in close collaboration with his colleagues, the"maître
de chai", Jean-Christophe de Boisgelin, and his œnologist,
Bernadette Tourrel.
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