Not Quite a Chateau DIY 256 - Secret Rooms Part 2 - Tony finds hidden vintage Wine under the Rubble

[@Redherring2874]

Vinegar (probably originally wine) + limestone (the rocks) = calcium acetate + water + carbon dioxide

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks for that Rocky

[@marilynwade9448]

Tony is just a natural born problem solver. Happy birthday Tony

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚 Happy Birthday Tony! 🎂🎉

[@ScouseAndy71]

"La Digue" is one of the smaller islands of the Seychelles. The Seychelles remained part of France until 1814, when it passed to the British. It is still possible to observe strong French influences in the reality of the Seychelles, not only in surnames and geographical names, but also in the cuisine and language.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

How interesting, thank you Andy

[@amysimpson646]

Jane, I enjoyed this so much. You could always sell those bottles as the worlds best concrete cleaner or as paint remover. Good thing Tony has you to keep him alive.😂

[@ToyotaFJOntario]

😂😂😂❤. Tony needs to save some for jobs when he needs to clean something

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Good idea Daisy

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hehehe thanks Amy x

[@timwilliscroft9615]

Congratulations, you have a Harry Potter themed mini-gite. A cupboard under the stairs.

[@Hiris-hu5pc]

I was thinking Harry Potter as well :)

[@jenh9252]

How clever. Great idea😅

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

One of the biggest cupboards under the stairs I've ever seen Tim LOL

[@annbardue3473]

Great double header Jane! I love a good mystery. Perhaps the Harry Potter room was originally a jail for hooligans. Wasn’t this a former coaching and had a lot of military traffic etc? Maybe it was a place to keep prisoners in transit to a prison? The original door may have been Removed to add the stairs which appear to have been added at a later date? It might also explain why the stones were used on the floor in the room above it. There was no digging out!☠️ Anyway, great vlog(s) and thank you for taking us along.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Oh……… so it’s Happy Birthday Tony 🍷🍺 The elusive person was on the hanging swing seat, in a window reflection

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

You spotted her Steve, well done

[@Lea-bw9wj]

It's a shame the old building has been chopped up. It would have been interesting to see it restored back to a single home. It's a beautiful building

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It is Lea, thanks

[@user-ir1yo8tg5l]

Jane I think the long object you found in the upstairs room could be an antique fishing net mending needle I saw a picture of one on vinted and it looked pretty similar x

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Oh wow, thanks, nearly as strange as finding the tyre up there

[@LennaWinther-Saxe]

Since the liquid bubbles and it can bleach stone, perhaps what was transferred into the bottles so many years ago would/could have been (or is) hydrochloric acid. You might want to contact local officials and let them know. Whatever you do, do not dump it into your waste pipes, do not add water to it, the liquid could be very toxic and dangerous.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Lenna, we will dispose of it carefully at the dechetterie (dump)

[@yuleendevery9243]

Part 2 was just as enjoyable as Part 1. Thank you Jane.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it Yuleen x

[@ScouseAndy71]

Bottle Label from what can be detected is: "Sete de la COMP" Sete = en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A8te COMP = Compagnie So that is Compagnie of the Sete Also on the label: SALES & = Sales & devere = de vere = glass 002 ANALY = Analysis LA SOURICE = The source Hope that helps

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It does Andy, they were mineral water bottles, a famous brand, I think the source was from Vichy

[@smgreenartsprivate]

I think the lower room was a wine cellar and sink to clean the bottles. Upper just storage room or linen cupboard. Or they could have kept veg and meats in that room didn't want people helping themselves hence the metal bars. Those stairs are lovely though. Don't drink any of that seriously. Empty them and keep the bottles. Ask Edd and Anna Holmes of 'Bordeaux Life' they own a winery might be able to help you identify. Happy Birthday Tony all the best wishes. I hope you haven't made yourself ill Jane :( On further reflection I would just use it for storage and just make it available for that sure you two have things to store.

[@colleencusack7942]

such an interesting puzzle, love watching to see what is new

[@lindagage7315]

How exciting! Well done Tony!

[@carolesmith6620]

Happy birthday Tony 🥳🎂🎉🍺 you found some treasures in time for your party 😂 kidding aside very interesting find a secret room, take care and see you both next time 💕🌼🤗

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Carole we celebrated with some other forms of alcohol LOL👍

[@crissyhold4571]

The room on the upper floor would make a nice laundry/linen room for the rentals. Keep everything together and close. Plus. Cleaning supplies could be kept in there as well.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

That's a good idea Crissy, thanks

[@predatornz.5493]

Interesting love the stone sink looks neat . Pleased Tony never drank the old wine but interesting find .

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you x

[@annettesharrock1236]

A nice discovery .. with the acid in the bottles or what ever it was, You have some good cleaner to use Jane😂Glad Tony did not try it . Alot you can do with that building which I am sure you have some plans for. Thankyou for Sharing Jane and Tony. A bientot😘

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I won't be cleaning the car with it Annette!!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Maybe the drains when they need unblocking LOL

[@sillashepherd1032]

I do love your channel ! I'm so happy Tony didn't drink that plonk...although if he had, he would have the cleanest digestive system ever ! Lol. X😂

[@sillashepherd1032]

...and Happy birthday Tony. X

[@nelleg152]

It made me laugh Tony saying oh yes. Very interesting video ❤ Happy birthday Tony 🎉

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it Nelle x

[@joanpaeth4336]

Good fun. Happy B-day Tony. Thanks Jane.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you too Joan

[@ellenpaasch4743]

I love secret rooms. Enjoyed both parts 1 and 2. Happy seeing both you and Tony work together as you rebuild parts of your property.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it Ellen, thanks

[@AvaT42]

That was fun figuring out the old bottles. I love that staircase!! It is a shame is hidden in the basement.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It's ground floor Ava, we will renovate it at some point x

[@fredleescott2874]

Hello from Nashville, Tennessee Janie, and Tony, what a master's degree you must have to figure out how your home is built! Jane, if anyone can find out about your bottles should be a wine shop in your town I hope! Someone should have information in your local arcades I hope! I am hoping for the best for you both! Good hunting!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Fred yes our houses are a complete mix and have been altered a lot over the years!

[@y.lelivelt2619]

The railing of the stairs is very beautiful . The wine bottles and interesting.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Y

[@lorilarkin827]

Great job on the secret room. Looking forward to what you do with it. Just had a holiday here, Canada Day , July 1st. And celebrated my birthday with family.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Happy Birthday x

[@lesley-annecarle]

Dear Tony, glad to see all the garbage gone from top secret room and now it is ready for your magnificent carpentry magic to begin. glad to see the inside of the secret room downstairs behind the staircase, the little door might be able to be made higher by removing the raised door step. The little gem room could be a hidden retreat for you both, to rest, relax, to read or listen to your favourite music a Zen room

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

A "secret retreat" maybe.....

[@user-es2iz6wh8l]

Happy birthday Tony ..have a great day! 🎊🎉🎊🎉 Thanks Jane for these 2 great videos !! So interesting and also wonderful that you are still making discoveries at your place!! ❤❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Julie😃

[@tonjakim]

😮 You have your own prison cell… 😮 These old places are always so intriguing!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! You two are the cutest!!! I love your adventures!!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Tonja

[@debreid3366]

I wonder- with the bars being there and a sink- maybe it is a room that is for estate farmers to pay their rents, bring goods from the farms and/or buy wine. Paying farm hands, servants.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes maybe Deb, I think it was there before the other neighbours house, so could have been more open on that side?

[@pamelamason6372]

Could the thing for hanging coats be for holding bridles or harnesses from the days of horse drawn vehicles? Happy Birthday Tony.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Pamela, and yes you are not the only one to point that out for us x

[@coletteretif6316]

The recess under the sink might have been for a bucket. Does the sink have a hole? 🤔(My grandparents in Burgundy, France had a stone sink with a bucket underneath. They didn’t use modern soap on the dishes so the water (with any leftover food bits) could be mixed with other leftovers for the pigs. They didn’t have running water. You had to fetch it from a pump/ spring that wasn’t very close to home. As a result, every drop was important. 😅🤓😊

[@user-it2jo8bx4n]

That’s so interesting thanks for filming it all Jane

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

You’re welcome Sylvia 😊

[@normamurray4450]

Gosh Jane, it will be interesting to know how old all the wine really is. Like you said, it could possibly come in handy as a weed killer.

[@dennisheinen7009]

Happy birthday Tony!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Dennis

[@IreneSonni]

How cool is that? To find those bottles 😃

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It was very interesting x

[@pamelkamah6307]

Was it maybe a hidy hole. Was the cupboard in place to cover an opening. Just a thought. All very interesting for sure 👌

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I agree. Is the hide airman. Jews. World war two.???

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Could have been Pamela, a secret entrance through the cupboard!

[@fredginger1969]

Maybe they remodelled and put a new staircase in blocking up the doorway?

[@toots4205]

Caught tracy lounging in the swing, 😂

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Well spotted Toots x

[@toots4205]

Very much looking forward to binge watching these two!!! What an exciting and fun place you and tony have! ❤ much love xx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hope you enjoy them Toots x

[@marilynwade9448]

Pretty stairwell

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

An old pantry type room for wine& valuable food stuffs?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

possibly Stephanie

[@Hiris-hu5pc]

I wonder if the wine turned to vinegar, and the lime in the stones caused the fizzing reaction? I was so excited when you found wine, and was going to ask you to save some to try when my sister and I visit in October, but I'm having second thoughts, hahaha!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I think that is exactly what has happened Iris, but you don't want to try that!!! Looking forward to your visit, we can have some better wine then x

[@sylviawright5181]

Keep Tony busy ,for sometime ,rebuilding ,but he does look happy working ,Thanks Jane the video was great ,

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

He loves it Sylvia x

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Jane what a blessing you kept Tony from drinking mystery bottles. Hopefully it will put him off. Secret rooms were great fun.. are you going to board up the gaps? Don’t want Tom cats or polecats in there. Happy Birthday Tony. Us cancerians must stick together 🥳🥳🥳👌👌👏👏

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Susie, yes the gaps will be repaired soon and a new window fitted downstairs

[@alanseviour7346]

Thank you for the two part video, very interesting. Do you know the date for that part of the house? Must go back to medieval times or earlier.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes Alan. I think that bit is medieval, 1500s probably and I think it's been added to over 100s of years

[@user-cj2wu9nl8m]

I was wondering if the room below with the “sink” could be where the slaughtered animals (bucket under the sink for blood). It would then make sense that the racks could have been where they hung the meat to cure. Hmmm… I wonder…

[@virginiawestcot3111]

So exciting seeing parts of the house you hadn't already seen ❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Virginia x

[@lorassorkin]

How cool to finally get into sealed rooms! I'm not expert, but the timber frame construction with waddle and daub looks like 16th century construction. I also wonder if the wall with the tiny door in it was originally an exterior wall? They needed more room, so they built on from outside? With the stone basin, and the wine - a larder perhaps?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Could well be Lora, bits have been added to the buildings over centuries

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

You may use it for a Linen storage room? Happy birthday Tony :) Very interesting post. Well done.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Possibly!

[@ScouseAndy71]

Happy Birthday Tony! 👍

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Andy

[@user-nk9bq8ev3i]

Looks like before the side building was built, there was a small kitchen annex to the main house with a stone ground floor and a half timbered upper floor, that later become a part of the new side building, and your secret rooms are just what remains of it.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I think you may be onto something there Wolfgang, thanks

[@sherae]

Thanks for showing us that - the two blogs were really interesting to watch!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks for watching Sherae

[@user-nr2em2zb6k]

Potasseis Potash. Poison not wine

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Susan, we won;t be drinking it

[@jenh9252]

You will need some kind of security on that window...perhaps ornamental 'rejars' like Spain!

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

It probably says ‘handle with extreme care-home made Nitroglycerin’ !!!!!! 😳

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Haha Steve, just light the touchpaper and stand well back

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

@@notquiteachateaudiy ……… yeah don’t drink it. 😢

[@leia529]

You're both wonderful not quite chateau restorers of history. Loving your video's since the very start. Looking forward to you both reaching 10k subscribers, well deserved and about time.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks so much Leia x

[@roslynmckay2274]

It seems like it was a room they imprisoned someone fascinating 🌸

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

The Count of Montechristo maybe Roslyn?

[@pammy3514]

Happy Birthday Tony!!!!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Pammy I'll pass that on to him x

[@pammy3514]

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[@pammy3514]

I added a photo of a similar bottled water from Vichy, France

[@pammy3514]

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[@notquiteachateaudiy]

@@pammy3514 I can;t see a photo Pammy but I thought it might be from Vichy too

[@suehall3298]

Intresting love trying to figure out 🤔what the spaces were used for 👍🤗 Happy Birthday 🎂🍻 Tony 🍾 See you both in the next one 🍰☕🍰☕💐🌹💐 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Always such nice comments, thanks Sue x

[@janeblandford852]

This part of the chateau has so much potential for rentals....all so exciting. Thank you Jane and Tony!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you Jane

[@lmaier5171]

Maybe it was a room for the maids or cooks to live in or rest!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

or work in? Thanks I

[@franj.1461]

It's like your very own drive-thru window from the walkway. Is there a way to make an entrance from inside the house? Seems odd it would be completely blocked off. Good thingTony didn't kill himself tasting that wine, another example of why women life longer than men .😆

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

How true Fran, that made me smile x

[@madelinegoldingay6440]

The old wall in the downstairs room looks like the original outside wall but I am not an expert. Great find, loved watching the videos. Best wishes.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Could be Madeline, I think this was the original medieval building and it has been added to over hundreds of years

[@rachelpiscitell9993]

Jane I think that was a saddle rack not a coat rack.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Oh maybe Rachel

[@holywatermama]

Great fun Jane!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it June x

[@CoffGrid]

thats pretty cool!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thank you, you'll have to come round and see it

[@CoffGrid]

@@notquiteachateaudiy I’ll be in France in a couple weeks with my girlfriend. Maybe I’ll come by

[@suecollado8696]

💕Wow you could make the room under the stairs your secret pantry or for excess cleaning products💕

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Great idea Sue x

[@suzannegerstner2841]

That was good fun for sure, thanks for sharing! Jane, why is there light coming through the side where the new roof is at the top of the wall? Is that part of the wall or the roof?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Holes in the wall I think, yet to be repaired, thanks Suzanne

[@robrichards6219]

Great vlogs Jane. I really enjoyed watching.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob x

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Well there was an old wine bottle racking on the wall in your garden near the well…… wasn’t there ?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Well remembered Steve

[@claudineretif2790]

Maybe you can take down the cupboard (closet?) and enlarge the gite into that space / room. A little extra floor space for the gite and that room wouldn't go to waste againa win-win. Anyway, the little sink would make a nice talking point for the bigger room...BTW, I think you can tell the age of the wine by the shape of the bottle. I know Burgundy's wines shape evolved over time. If you're closer to Bordeaux you'd have to look to see how its shape / size likewise evolved. A little project for your neice's smartphone I think...

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

We haven't decided what to do with it yet Claudine but yes we could open that up to either one of our gites. The bottles were super heavy and thick so pretty old we think, they were mineral water bottles but had been re-used for home made wines.

[@guyprot-zq1dz]

Maître Tony en action 😊😊😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Thanks Guy

[@bobolpatrick3789]

cool deux vlog à la suite à bientôt

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

a bientot x

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Maybe that’s why the room was sealed-up with bars on the window. It was used as a store for acid or something lethal. 🥴😳

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Ooh like a strong room ?

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

@@notquiteachateaudiy …… could be 😳 Or if it is champagne and wine………… it was a store for alcohol, needing security with window bars !!

[@theophiluskampfer1439]

Interesting discoveries! Do you suppose the stone sink in the downstairs room was located there because it was next to the passageway that led to the well making it easier to obtain water? Whatever is in those bottles looks deadly! I don't want to see you and Tony sampling them with Nick & Clare on "Wine of the Week!"

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

very probably Theophilus I hadn't thought of that, it makes complete sense. And no we don't want to poison anyone, especially Nick and Clare!

[@user-hp6uq9ei3i]

If the outside wall is not being rendered till September what stops the rain coming in.

[@jenh9252]

It has been open to the elements from both the roof and the walls for years so I don't think that it will matter lol

[@user-hp6uq9ei3i]

@@jenh9252 😊

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

not a lot but it is quite sheltered in that passageway

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

You're right there Jen

[@jenh9252]

Saddle rack not coats.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Yes Jen I think you're right

[@onemoonbeam3590]

Tiny Cav? Fortunate you didn't all taste the wine/battery acid 😂

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

thankfully no we didn't x

[@AlidaLloyd]

What will you be using these rooms for ? Do you have floor plans showing what’s been completed and what needs to be done ?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

No idea yet Alida, keep watching LOL

[@AlidaLloyd]

@@notquiteachateaudiy oh I will x

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Bonjour

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Good evening Steve

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

@@notquiteachateaudiy…… Good Evening Jane

[@peterwhite9261]

You need Jesus to turn that water in wine. Sorry, bad joke. Yes, it does appear to be corrosive. I assume one of the minerals may contain sulfur. That would explain the nasty smell and the bubbling.. At one point you and Tony were in the top and you said you better be careful cause you did't want to fall through. Tony said, no, cause you would make a mess. I cracked up laughing. He is hilarious. There are some cool thing there. That rail thing looks like old fashioned curtain rods that had pully system to open and close. I hope you can reuse the coke hook. It is nice to meet your neice and neighbor. Crack on Tony. Great job. At least the window is in for weather protection till Sept when the boys come back. After all the bad weather you had, I hope the summer is great. We are expected higher Temps here by next Sunday. Enjoy one another and see you in the next one. Cheers.❤

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I need a miracle to do that, that's for sure Peter. That made me laugh loudly, glad we made you laugh too, Thanks x

[@lornasimmons5499]

What a great discovery! Jane that bottom room would make a lovely office or craft room! Xx

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Maybe Lorna, but I would have to bend down to crawl in there

[@brendamcbride5418]

Jane use your Google Camera

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

to translate the labels do you mean Brenda? there wasn't much that was readable

[@cherylkurucz8852]

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[@notquiteachateaudiy]

glad you liked it Cheryl x

[@suzzane.notsusan.1078]

Why didnt she google lens the bottles to find it

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Suzzane, it couldn't read it properly it was too worn

[@ScouseAndy71]

llage = village

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

It’s a Prison Cell. 😳😳😳

[@kathylisowski8563]

Do u think that it was potassium or something you put in wine when making it? Thanks for the video.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Whatever it was it's nasty stuff now Kathy!

[@sue7190]

Could the gap under the sink have been for a fire to heat water? Could you link the room to the gite?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Hi Sue, I think that would probably smoke the room out, I thought it might be for a bucket to drain the sink

[@pammy3514]

I agree with that. That was my first thought having seen others.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Maybe that room was a separate building (it looks older than the other ajoining part) At some point the whole wing was added on and built onto that prison cell room !!!! ?

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I think you may be right Steve, that is a medieval part of our buildings and I think over hundreds of years there have been additions and alterations to it.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

@@notquiteachateaudiy ……… if it was a Relais de Poste as I think you once told us and an old coaching Inn. Then they could have transported prisoners on coaches and stopped there overnight. They would have needed a prison window-barred room like that. !!!

[@cferguson3368]

World's Fair Exhibition? If yes, you should be able to research.

[@cferguson3368]

It's turned to vinegar.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It's worse than vinegar!!

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

I tried looking those things up but couldn't find the exact brand, but yes similar ones

[@cferguson3368]

@notquiteachateaudiy I'm pretty decent at getting information on antiques. If you can post info you have here, I'll give it a look.

[@judyrocks1000]

That tiny area could’ve been a priest soul if the window was covered up or where they kept prisoners

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It looks like that with those bars doesn't it Judy

[@stephenbembridge9118]

Try your google translate on your phone

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

It couldn't read it properly Stephen, a lot of it was worn away, but they were definitely old mineral water bottles re-used for home made wines.

[@stephenbembridge9118]

you did good job of translating ....just thought the phone may pickup the lighter writing and fillin the letters for you..we did that with something and it filled in words

[@annbardue3473]

Great double header Jane! I love a good mystery. Perhaps the Harry Potter room was originally a jail for hooligans. Wasn’t this a former coaching and had a lot of military traffic etc? Maybe it was a place to keep prisoners in transit to a prison? The original door may have been Removed to add the stairs which appear to have been added at a later date? It might also explain why the stones were used on the floor in the room above it. There was no digging out!☠️ Anyway, great vlog(s) and thank you for taking us along.

[@notquiteachateaudiy]

Well you never know Ann it could have been a jail, the stairs are definitely newer than that room, around 1800s I suspect whereas the room is probably 1500s