A 'turbo pigeur'. This is used to mix the must with the 'cap'. Pigeage is traditionally done by from above pushing down the cap

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A 'turbo pigeur'. This is used to mix the must with the 'cap'. Pigeage is traditionally done by from above pushing down the cap with a "plunger". It can be done manually or by machine. - Chateau de la Tour (or Clos de La Tour), Bordeaux, now Pey la Tour

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