Chateau Hyot Reserve 2016 Label Design
Graphic design and commercial print on paper (adhesive label) adhered to a glass bottle • Commissioned by Famille Alain Aubert; unknown graphic designer/illustrator
Style & Movement
Classical French Viticultural Illustration / Neoclassical revival
Medium & Technique
Lithography and gold foil embossing on cream-colored paper. The illustration is a monochrome line engraving style.
Creation Period
2016 (Vintage Year) with label production shortly after
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12cm x 9cm (label); Standard 750ml Bordeaux bottle format
Subject Description
Central illustration features the architectural facade of the Chateau Hyot estate surrounded by mature trees. Gold foil typography highlights the family name and brand, symbolizing prestige and tradition.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent. The label is intact, clean, and free of moisture damage or tearing.
Estimated Market Value
15 USD to 25 USD (as a consumable wine product)
Auction Estimate
Not applicable for individual sale; typically sold in case lots for 150 USD - 200 USD
Provenance History
Produced in the Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux region, France. Retained in retail or private cellar storage.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the standard visual language of Bordeaux 'Grand Vin' branding, emphasizing heredity, terroir, and architectural permanence to signal quality to the consumer.
Notable Features
Use of high-conrast gold foiling against matte paper; fine-line hatching in the chateau illustration mimicking 19th-century etchings.
Condition Issues
None visible. Possible minor scuffing on glass not affecting the label art.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in a cool, dark, and temperature-controlled environment (approx. 13 degrees Celsius) to preserve both the wine and the paper integrity.