Château La Clarière Laithwaite 2014
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
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Castillon is off the radar of many claret fans, yet its wines can match Saint Emilion next door. With over 100 awards, including Paris’ top Lauréat, this estate deserves to be named “the leading estate in Côtes de Castillon” (Decanter). A great 2014.
£24.00 per bottle
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
France- Deep purple scarlet hue
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.125 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2025
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Silky blackberry and cassis with vanilla oak and elegant tannins
Aroma
Ripe plum and cassis with notes of creamy oak and vanilla spice
The Wine
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 wasn’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 been proving his point, winning now over 100 medals and twice being awarded 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 an elegant claret with intense fruit, mocha and spice notes. Decant and serve with fine red meat dishes.
"A Great Year’s Vintage. Delicious claret which can be drunk now, but it won’t hurt for holding back"
Online Review for 2010
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