Château Haut Champion
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Château Haut Champion, a historic estate of the Famille Doublet since the 19th century, is located in Espiet in Entre-deux-Mers. It produces red, white, and rosé wines on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château Haut Champion is a winegrowing estate whose history is intrinsically linked to the Famille Doublet. It is located in the commune of Espiet, in the Gironde department.
History and philosophy
The settlement of the Famille Doublet in the region dates back to the early 19th century. The first generation of winegrowers, known as "terriens", established themselves near the port of Grézillac. Since that time, Château Haut Champion has remained a historic family vineyard, handed down across generations. This enduring family heritage bears witness to a continuous dedication to managing and developing the estate.
Appellations
The plots of Château Haut Champion are located in the Entre-deux-Mers region, where red, white, and rosé wines are produced.
Practical information
For more information about the estate, visiting its official website is recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Haut Champion?
- Château Haut Champion is owned by the Famille Doublet. The estate is a historic family vineyard, handed down through the generations since their establishment in the early 19th century.
- Where is Château Haut Champion located?
- Château Haut Champion is located in the commune of Espiet, in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region in the Gironde department. This setting is historically tied to the origins of the Famille Doublet.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Haut Champion?
- For red wines, the grape varieties at Château Haut Champion comprise Merlot and Cabernet. For white wines, the vineyard grows Sémillon and Sauvignon. These grape varieties are well suited to the estate's clay soils and limestone subsoils.
- What style of wines does Château Haut Champion produce?
- Château Haut Champion produces red, white, and rosé wines. The estate's red wines are particularly noted for their generous, approachable profile, showcasing a delightful fruit-forward expression.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Haut Champion vineyard is situated in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers, in the commune of Espiet. The soils are predominantly clay-based, resting upon limestone subsoils that contain stone quarries. For red wines, the grape varieties planted are Merlot and Cabernet. For white wines, they include Sémillon and Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
Château Haut Champion crafts red, white, and rosé wines. The red wines in particular are distinguished by a generous, inviting aromatic profile, offering a fruit-forward and approachable expression.
- Appellation
- Entre-Deux-Mers
- Commune
- Espiet
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Owner
- Famille Doublet
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet, Sémillon, Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- Espiet
- Contact form
- Contact the estate