Yann Claustre
Chateau Camplazens was purchased by Susan & Peter Close in 2001. Since then significant improvements both in the Vineyard and the Cave have enabled the creation of outstanding rich, fruit forward wines of an exceptionally high standard. Today, Chateau Camplazens is a superb example of a Boutique, Estate-Bottled, privately owned vineyard in the Sud de France selling world wide, award winning wines in 26 countries.
- Camplazens is owned by English couple Peter and Susan, Yann leads the winemaking team at the delightful vineyard in the Languedoc region
- Yann's wife Estelle oversees all the vineyard operations, and Yann produces stunning, award-winning wines, Decanter World Wine Award commended, that stand up to wines from the Rhone
- Young, enthusiastic and full of new ideas, we're chuffed to get our hands on a parcel of his tasty Syrah...support Yann and try some!
Yann Claustre's Story
Yann Claustre's Story
"My bosses Peter and Susan, who own Camplazens, describe me as 'Young, enthusiastic and full of ideas' - not a bad description!
It's a fantastic vineyard to work for, and I'm very proud to lead the team - alongside my wife Estelle, who runs the vineyard operations.
Peter and Susan, from northern England, have always had a passion for good food and wine. And after bringing up their family in New Orleans, Louisiana for twenty years they decided to follow a life long dream of owning a vineyard, and the challenge of producing good quality wines - so moved to the Languedoc!
The Close Family adopted the name of the vineyard when they became the new owners, and although they are not entirely sure who first gave Camplazens its name, they have a good idea. The area around Narbonne was used by the Romans as a rest stop between campaigns on the main land and the sea. On La Clape, the local town, they made wine, set up camp, and generally just enjoyed themselves. So it is not too surprising that Camplazens literally means "Camp (of) Pleasure" and was first dubbed as such by the Romans.
Happy drinking - I hope you enjoy our Syrah."
