Another Gold for Château La Clarière Laithwaite

I suppose all wine merchants get asked "what's your favourite wine?" It's what everyone asks me. My answer is always the same: "my own, of course! Château La Clarière Laithwaite". Every wine producer thinks his is the best.

But it's not just my favourite.

Today I heard it just won Gold in Paris again for the yet-to-be-bottled 2010 vintage.

In total my favourite wine has now won 19 Gold Medals in its short existence. Thanks to my team: Henry, Helene and Olivier. It's on a terrific run just now with Paris Golds every year since 2007 – except last year when it dropped to silver … arrrrgh! We was robbed; our '09! Such a superb wine.

In future I intend to ask every customer I meet "Have you tried my wine?" Have you?

A bottle of the 2009 is just £19.99. Can I suggest you add at least one to your next order? We are still the holder of the Prix d'Excellence for the Bordeaux region; the highest honour of all.

Tony L
Chevalier du Mérite Agricole

(Awarded to me, only for the medal-winning performance of our very own Château.)

PS. Confrères get the wine cheaper. Becoming a Confrère reserves you a case (6 or 12) every year. You only take it if you want, you get your name on the Honour Board, and a very warm welcome every time you visit your Château.


Email Helene in Bordeaux for details – helene.dupin@directwines.com.