Le Clos et le Château de Vougeot, Cellier de l'Abbaye de Citeaux (French edition) by Benoit Chauvin

The Clos and the Château de Vougeot, Cellar of the Abbey of Citeaux by Benoît Chauvin is a captivating work that dissects the history and architecture of the Château de Vougeot into three main chapters, offering readers a unique scientific, historical, and architectural perspective.

Science and History:
Benoît Chauvin adopts a scientific approach to explore the history of the buildings. The research, conducted with rigor, includes dendrochronological samples to precisely date the wood of the frameworks, as well as petrographic and carbon-14 analyses of the mortars. These studies provide unprecedented information and reveal secrets previously inaccessible about the construction sites of these emblematic buildings of the Abbey of Cîteaux. This first part, marked by scientific discoveries, enriches our understanding of the monumental history of the Clos and the Château de Vougeot.

In the Time of the Monks:
The work then explores the contribution of the monks of Cîteaux to the construction of the château and the vineyards. Benoît Chauvin delves into the archives to restore the Cistercian context of successive eras, explaining the evolution of monastic society, external influences, and the links between the monks and the civil world. This section offers a thorough history, focusing both on monastic life and the economic and social changes of the time, creating a comprehensive picture of the Cistercian heritage.

The Château Revisited:
To conclude this work, Benoît Chauvin offers a detailed and illustrated tour of the Château de Vougeot. Through targeted photographic campaigns, he reveals unexplored aspects of the architecture and furniture, providing a renewed vision of these iconic places. This chapter allows readers to rediscover the château, paying particular attention to previously unknown architectural details. This in-depth tour of the château, enriched with precise descriptions and illustrations, adds a unique dimension to the reading experience.

About the Author:
Benoît Chauvin, a researcher at CNRS and an expert in Cistercian history of Burgundy, provides an enlightened vision through his numerous publications and field research. A man of letters and an amateur winemaker, he combines scientific knowledge and passion for heritage, offering a personal and scholarly perspective to this work.

Characteristics:

• EAN13: 9782951281837
• ISBN: 978-2-9512818-3-7
• Publisher: Éditions du Tastevin
• Publication Date: 23/07/2009
• Number of Pages: 222
• Weight: 300 g
• Language: French

This book is intended for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of history and Cistercian heritage, with a unique analysis of the Clos and the Château de Vougeot and fascinating scientific discoveries.