For the record, this press belonged to the parents of Anne-Lyse, Marie and Raymond Ciccutini. "It was used in the 80's", explains the winegrower, "for small family consumption". It was then stored in a garage because it was no longer needed. “I had recovered it in 2000”, continues Mrs. Dutrait, “and put in decoration with the property”. And to continue these explanations: "this year for the 2022 vintage I had it restored thanks to an acquaintance of my son-in-law and my husband repainted it and restored it to working order".

A great example of recycling. The old adage that the best soups are made in old pots does it apply to presses and wine?