Château Villemaurine: Pierre Jean, Morange, Troquard
Glancing through various editions of Cocks et Féret published during the second half of the 19th century, the divided nature of the vineyard at Château Villemaurine becomes apparent. By 1868 there were two distinct proprietors working the land at Villemaurine (or Villemorine as it was written at the time). One was Pierre Jean, who was producing up to 5 tonneaux per annum, while the other was the aforementioned Emile, or Jean Gabriel Morange if you prefer, who was responsible for producing up to 8 tonneaux per annum. By 1874 these two had been joined by a third proprietor named Troquard (later spelled Troquart).
Emile Morange died in 1883, and he left the property in the care of his widow Marie, who decided to continue the running of the estate herself. Thus by 1886 the Veuve Morange occupied one slice of the vineyard, turning out 7 tonneaux per annum. Troquard was still there, now producing 8 tonneaux per annum, while the third section was now in the hands of a vigneron named Decesse, possibly the same character who subsequently acquired Château Pavie Decesse and Château Barde Haut. Presumably this individual had taken on those vines previously tended by Pierre Jean, and he is producing 4 tonneaux per annum. By 1893 there was another proprietor on the scene, one Mathilde Jean. She had a share in the château, having acquired part from Veuve Morange, although little else is known of her.
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