Château La Clarière is the estate that started it
all for me. I first stepped foot on its limestone-
rich soils in Castillon as a British student
discovering the exciting world of wine. And here I am, over 50 years later, writing to
you about a wine I couldn’t be any more
excited about… Our flagship white Bordeaux from Château La
Clarière has returned to the U.S. and is tasting
better than ever. You can gain exclusive access to it as a Vineyard Partner.
By doing so, you’ll enjoy it at the best price…less than $24 a bottle. |
About 30 years ago, I chose Jean-Marc
Sauboua to be my head winemaker at Château
La Clarière. He was fresh from his training at
Château Haut-Brion (one of the five famous
“First Growths”) and has done a brilliant job
ever since. Instead of blending our thrillingly crisp, citrusy
Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon, like most
Bordeaux estates do, he opted for its
exceedingly rare “cousin” grape variety,
Sauvignon Gris. This adds a unique minerality
and rounded body to the finished wine. Since its launch in 2016, the wine has won 18
gold medals, multiple 90+ scores and the Top
Castillon White Trophy at the International
Wine Challenge. |
Intense…textured and elegant. 95 points. — Master of Wine Martin Moran on a previous vintage I think it has a real chance to do what our red
La Clarière has done since its first vintage (the
1986!) and that is: To break the misconception
that a wine’s quality is determined by the
name of the producer or region on the label. La Clarière Blanc gives the “cult whites” from
its neighbors in Saint-Émilion a run for their
money. For example, a bottle of Château Cheval
Blanc’s highly sought-after white,
Le Petit Cheval Blanc will cost you over $150,
but Château la Clariére retails for $34.99 (and
much less for you today). |
I wish I could give you a taste of each and,
afterward, ask you if the difference is worth
the $100+ jump in price. I certainly know my answer…And, as I said
above, it’s even better for Vineyard Partners. Just $23.99 when you order six. That’s a savings of more than 30% on your
allocation of the 2023 vintage. Plus, you’ll lock
in your exclusive savings on each future
vintage—always at the best price and with no
obligations. And we’d love to have you over. Enjoy preferential rates for overnight stays and
a VIP experience when you visit at our little château. Take a chance on this special estate (just like I
did). You won’t regret it. I surely don’t. Cheers! |
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| Tony Laithwaite
Founder P.S. Interested in trying the “sister” wine of our
estate? We’ve crafted the flagship red since
the beginning, and it’s also a Vineyard
Partner. Learn more here. |
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