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Origin and history

Capion Castle, also known as "Capiou" in Occitan, has its origins in the 16th century, according to ancient manuscripts. It underwent major transformations in the 19th century, including the addition of a north wing, which still marks its architecture today. In 1828, an act of acquisition already described a structured estate: reception rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, a private chapel, vaulted cellars and a horse-drawn staircase, revealing its status as a noble and agricultural residence.

In 1873 the estate belonged to the Keittinger family, as documented by archives. In the 20th century, its history was marked by tragic changes of owners: the Wormser family, wine traders, acquired it around 1900 before being deported to Auschwitz in 1944. In the 1960s, the Salasc family, expropriated for the creation of Lake Salagou, bought it back. A major renovation was undertaken in 1996 by the Bürher family, which adds gardens to the French, fountains, a basin and an Italian dovecote.

The 21st century saw the field evolve towards a modern viticulture: bought in 2016 by Russian businessman Oleg Chirkunov, it obtained organic farming certification in 2020. In 2023, he passed into the hands of Francis Ingrand and Sandrine Tannière, before becoming in 2025 a location for the New Day series (M6). Today, its 47 hectares of vines produce wines classified in AOP Terrasses-du-Larzac and AOC Languedoc

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