Château La Clarière 2020
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (Gold Medal)Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (90 Points)China Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards, (Gold Medal)Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, (Gold Medal)Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, (90 Points)Berliner Wine Trophy, (Gold Medal)Berliner Wine Trophy, (Gold Medal)Concours de Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine, (Gold Medal)International Wine Challenge, (88 Points)Decanter, (85 Points)China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), (Silver Medal)Asia Wine Trophy, (Grand Gold Medal)China Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards, (Double Gold Medal)
With four Trophies and 80+ Golds, Château La Clarière is clear proof that Castillon wines can surpass those of next-door Grand Cru St-Émilion. From the exceptional 2020 vintage, this rich, velvety claret, packed with fruit, deserves its five Golds.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep crimson purple
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.88 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- Vegetarian
- 31 December 2039
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Velvety, textured, with firm tannins, great balance of fruit and oak
Aroma
Intense, ripe cassis and plum, with pepper spice and tobacco, roses
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Since Tony Laithwaite first worked in Castillon in 1967, he has been a champion of the region. As Wine International wrote, and he believes: “If it weren’t for the 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 Golds and Trophies, and twice the coveted Paris’ Lauréat Prix d’Excellence. The team has led the field in innovation too and no expense is spared: low yields for intensity, rigorous sorting for quality, and ageing in the finest new French oak. This is the fine claret from his family estate – a top vintage, delicious now and will age well.
"Just stunning. Gets better each vintage; visiting 'our' vineyard was equally stunning as the wine"
Online Review
Outstanding vintage, five-Golds claret from the Laithwaite family's Castillon estate. Velvety rich
