Between the 16th and 18th century, this vineyard belonged to the Marquis de Mirabeau, handed down from father to son. They were all famous politicians, and winelovers. One of them, who was blatantly unable to resist the temptations of this delicious Cotes du Luberon wine, was even given the nickname of "Mirabeau-Tonneau" !
The name "Clapier" corresponds to the locality, but it also comes from the Provencal word "clapas" meaning a stone heap (the soil was indeed so pebbly, that the farmers were obliged to cultivate around those heaps). |