Château La Clarière Laithwaite 2010
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
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Top tip for claret fans: this beauty from “the leading estate in Côtes de Castillon” (Decanter) is for all intents and purposes identical, bar the price, to a Saint Emilion. Being Tony Laithwaite’s original flagship wine, there’s no expense spared.
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Wine Details
- Red - Light Bodied
France- Deep Ruby Purple
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 31 December 2025
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Ripe, firm, smooth and complex. Elegant plum, clove and mineral notes
Aroma
Classic ripe plum plus tobacco leaf, liquorice and clove scented oak
The Wine
An award winning, Merlot rich classic from estate grown grapes and aged in premium new French oak barrels. Right Bank (Saint Emilion style) claret doesn’t get much better than this unless you spend several times the price. You see, not only is La Clarière Laithwaite among the region’s best estates, the Castillon terroir is a continuation of Saint Emilion’s famous côtes. As Wine International explained, “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.” The 2010 is a top vintage: rich, ripe and smooth with an abundance of plum and tobacco character. Decant and serve with rare roast lamb or beef.
An award winning, Merlot rich classic from estate grown grapes and aged in premi
Sumptuous, rich, smooth Right Bank claret – no wonder this property has scooped 100 plus awards
Jean-Marc Sauboua
Buyer for Bordeaux
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