Le Clos Celebrates Château Lafite’s First Visit to the Middle East

Leading fine wine retailer welcomes iconic first growth producer’s Director and Chairman

Dubai, UAE: Le Clos, one of the world’s leading fine wine and spirits retailers, is celebrating the inaugural visit of Mr Christophe Salin, Director and Chairman, Domaines Baron de Rothschild to the Middle East with a series of special events for Le Clos customers and staff, including a tasting masterclass and exclusive dinner.

This will be the first time Château Lafite executives have visited the Middle East and serves to endorse the close working partnership between Le Clos and Chateau Lafite. Monsieur Salin will be sharing his expertise on his wines with both VIP guests and staff, so they too can learn the intricacies of Lafite wines, feeding their passion and thirst for knowledge to share with Le Clos customers.

Speaking about this historic visit, Oliver Dixon, Head of Fine Wine at Le Clos, said: “We are honoured that Monsieur Salin has come to see Le Clos’ operations for himself and the success we constantly deliver selling Château Lafite wines to our global customers. Our partnership is very strong and showcases Le Clos as a retailer unlike any other, from the passion and knowledge of our staff and being open 24/7/365, to our ability to consistently sell the more exclusive Lafite products very successfully, through our exemplary customer service.”

Château Lafite is one of the original four first growths and remains one of the most iconic and this visit represents the strength of the partnership between producer and retailer. As number one brand selling in Le Clos in terms of revenue, Le Clos has stocked and sold Château Lafite since opening in 2008. With a highly personal collection service enabling customers to order online and pick up their bottles on-arrival or on-departure, Le Clos puts customer service at the heart of its business. It is this very approach that has helped Château Lafite sell over 70 exclusive bottles of rare wine from its cellars, as exclusive ex chateau offer for Le Clos customers since the relationship began in 2008.

The winemaker is just one of the world’s elite wine producers to see the value of Le Clos as a fine wine retailer perfectly placed at the crossroads of the world. With over 55 million people transiting through Dubai International every year and with Emirates Airline extending to all corners of the globe, Le Clos is well placed, catering to a truly international customer base. With direct access to the influential and oenophile Chinese market, Le Clos is in a position that winemakers such as Château Lafite seek.

Photo caption: L-R M. Christophe Salin and Gary Chapman President Group Services & dnata

Emirates, Dubai

For more information, please contact:

Kaye Rawlings
Impact Porter Novelli (Le Clos PR)
k.rawlings@ipn.ae
Tel: +971 4 330 4030