CHARAVIN R.
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François Rabasse, Edmond's father, bought in 1880 from General Victor Colonieu, the shed where he stayed with his family, as well as the 3 hectares of vines and olive trees that surrounded him and which he looked after. Edmond Rabasse, who was also a hatter, continues to grow them, vinifies the harvest, and sells up to 500 bottles of wine a year!sten2 In 1925, his son Marcel Rabasse, after starting as an electrician, took over the operation, added an additional 5 hectares and developed the sale of bottles. In 1950, his daughter, Jeannine, married Abel Charavin, originally from Rasteau, where he owned some vines. The surface area is increased also by acquisitions, and then increases to about 20 ha. The tone is set, the sale of bottles develops significantly and thanks to them the wines produced, recognized for their qualities, are rewarded in the many competitions where they are presented. In 1984, Corinne took over the torch, faster than expected since her father died two years later. Her husband, Jean-Paul Couturier, brought to the farm the vineyards of Violès, Worklan and the Plan of God. With new acquisitions the surface is now 40 ha. In 1993, their daughter Laure joined the team. Today it is she who is in charge of the company. A new cellar is built better suited to the demands of the work.