Château La Clarière Laithwaite (magnum) 2015
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
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From a vintage described as “excellent” (Wine Advocate), this is a rich, ripe claret – winner of a Trophy and nine Golds. It's from “the leading estate in Côtes de Castillon” (Decanter), which itself has over 140 awards and Paris’ top Lauréat. Twice!
£48.00 per bottle
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
France- Deep scarlet, crimson edge
- Merlot-based blend
- 21.75 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 1500 ml
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Silky blackberry and cassis; spicy vanilla; elegant tannins
Aroma
Ripe plum and bramble with notes of creamy mocha and spice
The Wine
Ever since Tony Laithwaite first worked in Castillon, in 1967, he has been a champion of Côtes de Castillon. Why? Well, as recorded in Wine International, “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 1984 Tony bought Château La Clarière and has since won over 140 awards including, twice, Paris’ Lauréat Prix d’Excellence. No expense is spared on the wine – yields are kept low to promote intensity, rigorous grape sorting is carried out for quality, and only the finest French oak is used. This is a rich, elegant claret beautifully presented in magnums. Decant and serve with fine red meat dishes.
"Top Castillons are already good enough to make Saint Emilion proprietors blush"
Oz Clarke
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