Le Clos Selected as Exclusive Worldwide Partner to house One-of-a-Kind Prestigious Chapoutier Collection
Le Clos, one of the world’s leading fine wine and luxury spirits retailers, has been selected as the exclusive partner to house the prestigious Chapoutier Ermitage Mathusalem 2010 Collection – the only collection of its kind available in the world. For the first time in the history of the Chapoutier vineyard, six mathusalems (6 litre bottles) of the 2010 vintage – historically one of the best vintage ever in the Rhone Valley – will be released in a unique coffret, with only the most extraordinary Sélection Parcellaire (Single Vineyard wine) from Ermitage: Le Pavillon red, De L’Orée white, Le Méal red and white, as well as L’Ermite red and white.
“It is an honour and a pleasure to be chosen as Chapoutier’s retailer of choice to launch this exquisite collection,” comments Marek Sheridan, Managing Director, Le Clos. “We have a long-standing relationship with Chapoutier, and are keen to bring this unique offering to wine lovers around the world.”
World renowned as a champion of single vineyard expressions from the world famous hill of Hermitage, Chapoutier achieved near perfect critical acclaim across his Ermitage range for the 2010 vintage. Wine critics have recognized his unique talent in crafting some of the world’s best wines with these Sélections Parcellaires, which hold the breathtaking record of 31 times 100/100 points by Robert Parker. The Chapoutier Ermitage Mathusalem 2010 Collection contains five wines with 100 points scores. These fine and rare wines, with incredible cellaring potential, proudly represent the best of their terroir and are sought after by wine collectors and connoisseurs throughout the world.
“The Chapoutier Ermitage Mathusalem 2010 Collection is one that we hold very close to our hearts, and it was a natural choice to select Le Clos for the global launch of this one-of-a-kind collection. An award-winning retailer located at Dubai International, the world’s busiest airport at the crossroads of the world, Le Clos has an established reputation for bringing rare and unique products to market,” shared Michel Chapoutier.
To launch this very unique collection, Michel Chapoutier himself and Le Clos hosted a private masterclass and silent auction in Dubai on Monday 26th October, to showcase the 2010 vintage. Mr. Chapoutier provided his insight into three of the top Chapoutier back vintages: Le Pavillon red 1990, De L’Orée 1997 and L’Ermite red 2003. A silent auction was also launched at the event, inviting customers to bid on the collections.
Since its inception in 2008, Le Clos is acknowledged as changing the game, with an innovative concept that marries excellence in range and service to deliver an award-winning experience. The Le Clos range extends to over 1,000 fine wines and 400 luxury spirits drawn from across the globe. Direct relationships with the most revered estates and enviable buying strength, particularly in En Primeur, also provides the ability to offer great value at all levels.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Anjala Gulati
Impact Porter Novelli PR
+971 4 330 4030 ext. 404
A.Gulati@ipn.ae
Megan Brayford
Impact Porter Novelli PR
+971 4 330 4030 ext. 439
M.Brayford@ipn.ae
