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Château La Clarière 2018

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

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  • Gold, Concours General de Bordeaux, 2019
  • Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2020
  • Gold, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2019
  • Gold, International Wine Awards, 2020
  • Gold, China Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards, 2019
  • Gold, Drinks Business, 2020
  • Gold, Asia Wine Trophy, 2020

Castillon is off the radar of many claret fans, yet La Clarière proves its wines can match St Emilion next door. With over 150 awards, including Paris’ top Lauréat, La Clarière deserves its title as “leading estate in Côtes de Castillon” (Decanter).

Castillon is off the radar of many claret fans, yet La Clarière proves its wines can match St Emilion next door. With over 150 awards, including Paris’ top Lauréat, La Clarière deserves its title as “leading estate in Côtes de Castillon” (Decanter).

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvety black fruit, vanilla oak spice and rounded tannins

Aroma

Kirsch cherries, plum, cassis, vanilla spice

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château La Clarière 2018

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2038

Since Tony Laithwaite first worked in Castillon, in 1967, he has been a champion of the region. As Wine International wrote, he believes: “If it weren’t for the [political] line dividing Castillon from Saint Emilion, its wines would be twice the price. The hills are the same, the soil is the same, the exposure is the same.” In 1980 Tony bought Château La Clarière and has been proving his point ever since, winning over 150 awards and twice winning Paris’ Lauréat Prix d’Excellence. No expense is spared on his wine – low yields promoting intensity, rigorous sorting in the cellar for quality, and ageing in the finest new French oak. This is a luscious claret with intense fruit, mocha and spice notes. Decant and serve with fine red meat dishes.

"Truly lovely. Ordered 12 bottles after my wife and I had had 1 sip each" Online Review
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