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Front façade of the Château de Monbazillac, Dordogne, France
Some background information:
The Château de Monbazillac is located in the commune of Monbazillac, just about five kilometres (3.1 miles) to the south of the town of Bergerac in the French department of Dordogne. It is situated on the edge of a plateau, overlooking both the Dordogne river and Bergerac. Montbazillac is also a small but well-known wine-growing area that is renowned for producing sweet white wine. The area covers just 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres) of vineyards. Nevertheless, it is appreciated for the high quality of its wines. The region around Bergerac is called "Périgord Pourpre" (in English: "Purple Périgord") because of the grapewines, whose leaves turn purple in the autumn.
The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) of Monbazillac was first established in 1936, but sweet wine production there has a long history. Only wine made from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot", a beneficial form of the grey fungus Botrytis cinerea, can be sold under the Monbazillac designation, while dry white wines from the same area are sold as Bergerac sec. The grape varieties Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle are used for Monbazillac, and the permitted base yield is 40 hectoliter per hectare, although actual yields are lower for many producers.
Monbazillac wines are broadly similar to Sauternes, but a difference is that Monbazillac often has a significantly higher proportion of Muscadelle in the blend, which can lead to slightly different aromas. While Monbazillac in former times could be a simpler semi-sweet wine, the style in more recent years has been that of a fully botrytized wine. Since 1993 no mechanical harvesting is allowed and harvesting in several tries is required.
Today, the Château de Monbazillac is the centre of a wine-growing estate of the same name. For sure, it is the most famous of all vineyard estates in the area. In 1960, the château was purchased by the Monbazillac Cooperative Winery, which markets the wine from its 25 hectares of vineyards surrounding the château.
Around 1550, the Château de Monbazillac was built in one go by the nobleman Charles d'Aydie on a very simple plan: a rectangle with four large circular towers at the corners. Access was via a fixed bridge with two arches. Defensive features like machicolations, arrow slits, battlements, and a parapet walk were included too, and additionally a well was located in one of the rooms.
n 1607, the Huguenot Louis de Bouchard d'Aubeterre purchased the château. In 1608, Henri IV elevated the seigneury to a viscounty. In 1666, the château was sold to a member of the Brisay family for 75,000 livres, specifically to Pierre de Barraud, the Protestand seigneur of Fourni. Pierre de Barraud died in 1674, by which time he had adopted the title of Viscount of Monbazillac.
After the Edict of Fontainebleau was signed in 1685, Pierre de Barraud’s widow Marie de Barraud renounced Protestantism to become Catholic on the morning of her marriage to the Catholic Elzéar de Luxe, Baron of Capian and General Advocate at the Chamber of the Edict of Guyenne. Marie died without an heir in 1705. At that time, Elzéar de Luxe de Capian had already taken the title of Viscount of Monbazillac.
In 1777, François Hilaire de Bacalan purchased the château. In 1790, he became mayor of Monbazillac and at the same time abandoned his noble title due to the French Revolution. Hence, the château survived the turmoils of the revolutionary years without damage.
Since 1941, the Château de Monbazillac is classified as a national historic monument (in French: "monument historique"). Today, the château is not only a wine-growing estate, but also a museum that is open to the public. Visitors can stroll through some of the rooms, participate in a wine tasting session in one of the castle’s outbuildings and finally buy some wines in the château’s wine shop.
Front façade and entranceway of the Château de Monbazillac, Dordogne, France
Some background information:
The Château de Monbazillac is located in the commune of Monbazillac, just about five kilometres (3.1 miles) to the south of the town of Bergerac in the French department of Dordogne. It is situated on the edge of a plateau, overlooking both the Dordogne river and Bergerac. Montbazillac is also a small but well-known wine-growing area that is renowned for producing sweet white wine. The area covers just 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres) of vineyards. Nevertheless, it is appreciated for the high quality of its wines. The region around Bergerac is called "Périgord Pourpre" (in English: "Purple Périgord") because of the grapewines, whose leaves turn purple in the autumn.
The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) of Monbazillac was first established in 1936, but sweet wine production there has a long history. Only wine made from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot", a beneficial form of the grey fungus Botrytis cinerea, can be sold under the Monbazillac designation, while dry white wines from the same area are sold as Bergerac sec. The grape varieties Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle are used for Monbazillac, and the permitted base yield is 40 hectoliter per hectare, although actual yields are lower for many producers.
Monbazillac wines are broadly similar to Sauternes, but a difference is that Monbazillac often has a significantly higher proportion of Muscadelle in the blend, which can lead to slightly different aromas. While Monbazillac in former times could be a simpler semi-sweet wine, the style in more recent years has been that of a fully botrytized wine. Since 1993 no mechanical harvesting is allowed and harvesting in several tries is required.
Today, the Château de Monbazillac is the centre of a wine-growing estate of the same name. For sure, it is the most famous of all vineyard estates in the area. In 1960, the château was purchased by the Monbazillac Cooperative Winery, which markets the wine from its 25 hectares of vineyards surrounding the château.
Around 1550, the Château de Monbazillac was built in one go by the nobleman Charles d'Aydie on a very simple plan: a rectangle with four large circular towers at the corners. Access was via a fixed bridge with two arches. Defensive features like machicolations, arrow slits, battlements, and a parapet walk were included too, and additionally a well was located in one of the rooms.
n 1607, the Huguenot Louis de Bouchard d'Aubeterre purchased the château. In 1608, Henri IV elevated the seigneury to a viscounty. In 1666, the château was sold to a member of the Brisay family for 75,000 livres, specifically to Pierre de Barraud, the Protestand seigneur of Fourni. Pierre de Barraud died in 1674, by which time he had adopted the title of Viscount of Monbazillac.
After the Edict of Fontainebleau was signed in 1685, Pierre de Barraud’s widow Marie de Barraud renounced Protestantism to become Catholic on the morning of her marriage to the Catholic Elzéar de Luxe, Baron of Capian and General Advocate at the Chamber of the Edict of Guyenne. Marie died without an heir in 1705. At that time, Elzéar de Luxe de Capian had already taken the title of Viscount of Monbazillac.
In 1777, François Hilaire de Bacalan purchased the château. In 1790, he became mayor of Monbazillac and at the same time abandoned his noble title due to the French Revolution. Hence, the château survived the turmoils of the revolutionary years without damage.
Since 1941, the Château de Monbazillac is classified as a national historic monument (in French: "monument historique"). Today, the château is not only a wine-growing estate, but also a museum that is open to the public. Visitors can stroll through some of the rooms, participate in a wine tasting session in one of the castle’s outbuildings and finally buy some wines in the château’s wine shop.
Monbazillac is a world famous wine, but it is also a 16th century castle, located in the heart of the vineyards on the hillside of the same name, overlooking the Dordogne valley and Bergerac below.
Built around 1550, the fortress is a subtle blend of feudal and Renaissance styles. La Cave de Monbazillac now owns it, it has deeply restored and landscaped it.
Visit this beautiful building, its dry moats, inside, the great room and its Renaissance fireplace, furniture and tapestries from Flanders, and upstairs the reconstructed bedroom of the Viscountess of Monbazillac.
Finally, make a stop before leaving in the enclosure of the castle to the Wine Museum where you will discover the best "bottles" of the vintage, as well as old instruments of wine making and grape harvest.
Open all year except January
Le château de Monbazillac, XVIe siècle (Dordogne, Périgord Pourpre)
Le château appartient à un groupe de vignerons coopérateurs depuis 1960.
Mon album concernant ce château sur Google+ : plus.google.com/104908143870145549376/posts/CZupJ5WybXy?p...
The roses planted at the end of a row of grape vines are the canaries of the vineyards. Rose are susceptible to the same diseases as grapes and more delicate, so they show the symptoms early and allow the farmer to treat the grapes sooner.
History:
The castle is a typical example of a Gascon manor house from the end of the 15th century. This building is high according to the traditional plan: a rectangular building composed of a central staircase and four large rooms arranged on either side, is confined by four large towers placed at the corners, moats defending access. The exterior elevation is intact from all alterations. The facades between the towers are pierced with mullioned windows. To the south, a bridge crossing the moat provides access to the front door, in a style slightly later than the whole, probably redone in the 16th century. A motif of two superimposed pilasters and cornices frames the door and its impost surmounted by a foliage decoration. In the towers, musket loopholes have been opened. I' together is surrounded, above the first floor, by a walkway forming a battlement. The toe of the roof extends above this path to protect defenders from a diving shot. On the ground floor, a large room retains remnants of paint on the ceiling. 16th century carpentry. Paneling from t
Château de Monbazillac (16th century), on top of a hill overlooking the vineyards in the Bergerac region. Renovated en reconstructed into an excellent state including the interior and open for visitors.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Gelée de Monbazillac, and axcellent combination with some Fois Gras.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
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Vineyards of Château de Monbazillac waiting for Botrytis cinerea. It's a microscopic fungus, which transforms the grapes during warm autumn days to give up their wonderful sugars of it's famous sweet wines.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
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Vineyards of Château de Monbazillac waiting for Botrytis cinerea. It's a microscopic fungus, which transforms the grapes during warm autumn days to give up their wonderful sugars of it's famous sweet wines.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
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Caroline Bougier, sommelière du restaurant les Fresques, vous invite à découvrir les vins de la région dans notre cave au coeur du Château.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Caroline Bougier, sommelière du restaurant les Fresques, vous invite à découvrir les vins de la région dans notre cave au coeur du Château.
Château de Monbazillac (16th century), on top of a hill overlooking the vineyards in the Bergerac region. Renovated en reconstructed into an excellent state including the interior and open for visitors.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #castle #monument #winery #chateaudemonbazillac #Monbazillac #FR
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Built in the mid-sixteenth century, the château is situated in the heart of the prestigious Monbazillac vineyards.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Quand le foie gras du Périgord rencontre les vins de Monbazillac. En partenariat avec l'association Foie Gras du Périgord et la cave de Monbazillac.
Château de Monbazillac (16th century), on top of a hill overlooking the vineyards in the Bergerac region. Renovated en reconstructed into an excellent state including the interior and open for visitors.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #castle #monument #winery #chateaudemonbazillac #Monbazillac #FR
Château de Monbazillac (16th century), on top of a hill overlooking the vineyards in the Bergerac region. Renovated en reconstructed into an excellent state including the interior and open for visitors.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #castle #monument #winery #chateaudemonbazillac #Monbazillac #FR
Quand j'ai vu cette photo de TB pour la première fois je n'avais aucune idée que j'aurais l'opportunité de voir l'original (au Château de Monbazillac). Mais voilà!
www.flickr.com/photos/turquoise_bleue/220878730/
When I saw Turquoise Bleue's photo for the first time, I had no idea that I would have the opportunity to see the original (at the Chateau de Monbazillac). But here it is!
Vineyards of Château de Monbazillac waiting for Botrytis cinerea. It's a microscopic fungus, which transforms the grapes during warm autumn days to give up their wonderful sugars of it's famous sweet wines.
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Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed
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The Tour de France at Chateau Monbazillac, it must have been a great route to ride.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
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Vineyards of Château de Monbazillac waiting for Botrytis cinerea. It's a microscopic fungus, which transforms the grapes during warm autumn days to give up their wonderful sugars of it's famous sweet wines.
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Monbazillac - Château de Monbazillac - Château de France
Château de Monbazillac (16th century) - the castle and it's vineyards are symbolic for the Bergerac region. The well known AOC of Monbazillac, an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée is a high quality sweet white wine. Made and only sold from grapes grown in Monbazillac that are affected by the "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea). The appellation covers almost 2,000 hectares of vineyards where no mechanical harvesting is allowed.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #grapes #vineyard #winery #chateaudemonbazillac #Monbazillac #FR