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The Gascon Records show that July 16, 1330
the noble man Elie du Puch is granted by Edward III of England the
authorisation to build a castle on his land located "in parrochia sancti
Germani di Podio" in the parish of Saint Germain du Puch. Elie died soon after,
and the royal grant was renewed to the benefit of his successor Raymond, June
16, 1331. But it is finally Gaillard du Puch, after a third grant in 1348 who
built the fortress of Grand Puch, close to his "Noble House", more ancient
mansion owned by the Lords of Puch who lived in Saint Germain since the 13th
century.
The "Noble House" traditionally home of the Lord became distinct from the
fortress, home of the garrison with more military purpose.
Gaillard du Puch took the opportunity to reinforce its defenses and gave it an
aspect close to one we know today
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At the conclusion of the French conquest, his
distant successor Jean du Puch surrendered without conditions to the French
crown.
The Noble House of Petit Puch has a very ancient wine tradition as the
presence of vine is demonstrated by documents dating back from the
beginning of 16th century.
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At the middle of this century the property is transferred
by marriage to Joaquim de Segur, whose family planted during the following
century the châteaux Lafite, Latour and Mouton in Pauillac, and later to
Jean-Baptiste du Barry, brother in law of Louis XV 's mistress, who died there
in 1797.
The Meaudre de Lapouyade acquired it in 1805 and ran it till 1998. The whole
property, vines and wine plant were then completely renovated and the Le
Proux de la Rivière family, originated from Bordeaux, bought it in 2004.
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