Clairault crowned Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
& Best Western Australian Red Wine! (2009 International Wine Challenge)
The world’s most prestigious and influential independent wine competition, the International Wine Challenge (IWC), has unveiled the results of the 2009 Trophy’s. France once more came top of the country board, with 21 wines being awarded a Trophy, followed by Australia (15) in second and Italy (12) equal third. Boasting more than 9,500 entries, the International Wine Challenge (IWC) has cemented its place as the best and biggest blind tasting in the world. A large part of the IWC's reputation is down to the quality and experience of its judges. This year, more than 370 winemakers, merchants and writers from around the world took part. To review the winners please head to www.internationalwinechallenge.com/trophies.aspx
DOUBLE TROPHY + GOLD
Clairault ESTATE Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Trophy—Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon !
Trophy—Best Western Australian Red ! [2nd consecutive year]
“Very typical Margaret River nose—ripe, maturing aromas of black fruit, and a pencil shaving and bell pepper palate. Very good structure, with ripe tannins, spice. The finish has liquorice notes and is elegant and satisfying.”
SILVER Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (雅得蕊獨家販售)
“Green bell pepper, tobacco leaf and black fruit on the nose, cooked fruit on the palate. Slightly minty, underpinned by fine tannins, an elegant finish, complexity and good balance.”
SILVER Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008
“The nose has gooseberry crispness backed by sweetened melon. Depth of fruit on the palate, with a fleshy feel at the back.”
BRONZE Clairault Sauvignon Blanc 2008
“Intense flavour with asparagus and passion fruit. Good balanced medium body, and a persistent finish.”
COMMENDED Clairault Shiraz 2005
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ABOUT CLAIRAULT
Established in 1976, Clairault Wines is one of the oldest privately owned vineyards in the premier Wilyabrup appellation of the Margaret River Wine Region. Owned by The Martin Family, Clairault produces 200 tonne of exceptional quality wines and continues to enjoy much success at prestigious wine shows within Australia and overseas.
This is as a result of an uncompromising focus on quality rather than volume. In the Vineyard, this has
involved the deployment of biological farming and a significant investment into mature vine management. Biological farming is a mix of organic and conventional farming techniques which places a strong emphasis on soil biology. These techniques result in high quality crops, while using significantly less herbicide, no insecticides and no synthetic fertilisers.
The biological farming, sustainable and low intervention approach techniques that were introduced into the Estate’s vineyard six years ago are unmistakably enhancing the quality of the fruit. This, along with the outstanding winemaking skills of Will Shields and his team,creates a wine that is truly unique and distinctive to Clairault’s vineyards.
Clairault has also earned an enviable reputation as one of the regions most popular Cellar Door restaurants, offering a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience to accompany the internationally acclaimed wines. A natural extension to the existing wine tourism experience will be the future development of a European styled five star vineyard spa resort. This is expected to be developed over the next 2 years.
For more information visit www.clairault.com or contact Belinda Hopkins by email marketing@clairaultwines.com.au or by phone on (08) 9755 6225.
Top 100 & Blue Gold – Sydney International Wine Show, 2008
Gold – IGA Perth Royal Wine Show, 2008
OTHER AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Clairault Winery:
★★★★★5 Star Producer Rating - James Halliday’s Wine Companion, 2009
50 Stars of 2008 - Wine Business Magazine, January 2008
Most Outstanding Wine Brand (< 250t) - Wine Industry Association of WA Awards, 2008
Most Improved Winery 2008 - Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, December 2008
Trophy - Most Successful Exhibitor (under 250t) - Qantas Wine Show of WA, 2007
Clairault Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: (雅得蕊NT$2,200; 年份2006-NT$2,400)
Gold & Double Trophy – International Wine Challenge, London 2009
★★★★★Star Rating - James Halliday’s Wine Companion, 2009
Clairault Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004:
Gold & Trophy – International Wine Challenge, London 2008
★★★★★Star Rating – Decanter Magazine, February 2009
Top 100 & Blue Gold – Sydney International Wine Show, 2008
Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2007:
Trophy & Gold – Macquarie Margaret River Wine Show, 2008
Gold – Royal Melbourne Wine Show, 2008
Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2006:(雅得蕊NT$1,800; 年份2008-NT$2,000)
★★★★★Star Rating - James Halliday’s Wine Companion, 2009
Trophy & Gold – Macquarie Group Royal Sydney Wine Show, 2009
Clairault Chardonnay 2007:
Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show, 2008
Clairault Sauvignon Blanc 2008:(雅得蕊NT$1,280-年份2010)
Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show, 2008
Silver & Best In Class – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2008
Silver – IGA Perth Royal Wine Show, 2008
Silver – Royal Melbourne Wine Show, 2008
Silver – Macquarie Group Royal Sydney Wine Show, 2009
Highly Commended – Sydney International Wine Competition, 2009
Clairault Sauvignon Blanc 2007:
Trophy & Gold – International Wine Challenge, 2008
Silver – Perth Royal Wine Show, 2007
Silver – Royal Adelaide Wine Show, 2007
Silver – Macquarie Margaret River Wine Show, 2007
Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008:
Top 100 & Blue Gold – Sydney International Wine Competition, 2009
Silver – Macquarie Group Royal Sydney Wine Show, 2009
Silver – Qantas Wine Show of WA, 2008
Silver – Macquarie Margaret River Wine Show, 2008
Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007:
Trophy & Gold – The Royal Adelaide Wine Show, 2007
Blue Gold – Sydney International Wine Competition, 2008
Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards, 2008
Silver – Macquarie Margaret River Wine Show, 2007
Silver – Macquarie Group Royal Sydney Wine Show, 2008
Silver – Amex Tower Club Wine Awards, 2009
Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006:
Trophy, Top 100 & Blue Gold – Sydney International Wine Competition, 2007
Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards, 2007
Silver – Qantas Wine Show of WA 2007
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