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Chateau Camperose Du Hayot

A French château with a name pointing toward Bordeaux's long tradition of estate winemaking. Behind the name sits one of the region's many lesser-known producers keeping its classic style alive without the big headlines.

  • Bottle of Chateau Camperose du Hayot Sauternes 2016 white wine
    Item no.: 22227865464-8828-62

    From Vignobles du Hayot in Sauternes itself comes this golden, sweet wine - a classic French dessert wine with both power and freshness.

    Expert's Description

    Chateau Camperose du Hayot Sauternes 2016 is a White Wine from Bordeaux, France made from Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, bottled at 14% ABV.

    The wine comes from the Vignobles du Hayot family's estate in the Sauternes appellation itself, known for its noble rot grapes that give the wines their concentrated sweetness. The wine has a brilliant golden colour.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Peach blossom and delicate roasted notes with a hint of tropical fruit and bitter orange.

    Palate

    Powerful and sweet with good balance between acidity and sweetness, and a syrupy structure.

    Finish

    Generous and lingering with vibrant freshness.

    Serving & Food Pairing

    Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a small dessert wine glass. Pairs with fruity desserts and blue cheese.

    Specifications

    Name: Sauternes 2016
    Producer/Winery: Chateau Camperose du Hayot
    Region/Country: Bordeaux, France
    Appellation/Classification: AOC Sauternes
    Grape Variety(ies): Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
    Vintage: 2016
    ABV: 14%
    Size: 75 CL
    Vegan: No
    Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
    Decanting Recommended: No
    Glass Type: Dessert Wine Glass
    EAN No.: 3475487751160

    Flavour Profile

    Sweet · Syrupy · Fresh · Generous

    Did You Know?

    Sauternes' famous sweetness is caused by noble rot - a fungus that attacks the grapes and concentrates their sugar content, a process requiring very specific humidity conditions from the nearby Ciron and Garonne rivers.

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About Château Camperose du Hayot

Château Camperose du Hayot is a French wine house whose name points toward the Bordeaux region's château tradition. For the curious, it's an approachable entry into classic French wine style without the price tag that comes with the world-famous château names, while for the more wine-savvy it represents the broad undergrowth of solid, craft-minded Bordeaux producers that rarely make international wine lists but keep the region's tradition alive year after year.

History & Background

Château Camperose du Hayot carries a name that points directly to Bordeaux's château tradition, where estates have historically been named after the landowner's family or the local site. The house belongs to the wide range of lesser-known but solid château estates producing classic Bordeaux wine without gaining the same international attention as the region's biggest names. The focus from the outset has been on delivering a reliable, authentic Bordeaux experience at a more accessible price than the classified greats. The name du Hayot refers to the site or family the estate has historically been tied to, though detailed sources on the house's founding are not publicly available.

Production & Style

The grapes grow and are processed following classic French château tradition, focused on the region's typical grape varieties.

Signature Style

Structured, Fruity, Oak-Influenced
The wine offers a structured, fruity character with oak influence.

Facts

ChâteauChâteau Camperose du Hayot
Pronouncedsha-TOH kam-pe-ROHS dü ah-YOH
RegionSauternes, Bordeaux
CountryFrance

Did You Know?

Château Camperose du Hayot is part of the wide range of lesser-known but solid wine producers who rarely get the same attention as the very biggest, classic names.

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