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The current castle was built on the ruins of an old feudal castle which consisted of two buildings divided by a courtyard: one of them served as a dungeon while the other was used as housing for the local lord.
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The castle is classified as cultural property of national importance. It is surrounded by a 4.6-hectare (11-acre) wine estate where the Grand Cru
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