Château de Monbazillac
Castle in France
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The Château de Monbazillac is a château in Monbazillac, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The château is known for its production of sweet tasting wine.[1][2] The wine's sweetness is assisted by a purposely cultivated fungus known as 'noble rot'.[3]
History
The château was built from 1550 to 1582 by Charles d'Aydie de Ribérac (1527-1584).[4][5][6] In 1607, Louis de Bouchard d'Aubeterre, a Huguenot, bought the château.[4] Pierre Barraud then owned the castle from 1666.[4] In 1777, François Hilaire de Bacalan (1728-1804) purchased the château.[4]
The château has been listed as an historic monument since 1936.[6] The château has been the property of the 'Cave Coopérative de Monbazillac' company since 1960.[7][8] Today, the castle is a museum where visitors can learn about wine production and local history.[4]
External links
- Château de Monbazillac - official site
