Chateau Fortia in Châteauneuf du Pape dates to the 18th century when Marquis de Fortia d’Urban leased some of his family’s land to vignerons who made wines. The wines were much admired, by the late 18th century were being exported through Western Europe. The estate changed hands several times in the following centuries and in the early 20th century was acquired by the Baron Pierre Le Roy and his family. Today the 69-acre estate is still owned by the Le Roy family, and it produces white and red blends under the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation.