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ABOUT CLAIRAULT…   

Established in 1976, Clairault is one of the pioneering vineyard-winery estates in Margaret River, Western Australia…a region of striking natural beauty that has become one of the world’s most renowned premium wine producing regions and tourism destinations.

Its rich terroir, Mediterranean climate, and close proximity to the cooling influences of the Indian and Great Southern oceans ensure consistent vintages and the creation of exceptional quality wines.

Clairault’s pristine undulating property with bountiful creek-lines, natural springs, and some of the oldest native forests in the south west, make it truly unique. Its history, pedigree and forward-thinking approach has established Clairault’s fast growing reputation as a serious player in Margaret River.

Owned and operated by The Martin Family, Clairault is a wine grower dedicated to; ”nurture an appreciation of quality that is enjoyable and life enhancing”, an aspiration which underpins our approach to all we do and how we relate.

 

THE VINEYARD ESTATE…

Biological farming, a passion of Clairault’s Vineyard Manager, Brian Martin, is a mix of organic and conventional farming techniques that place 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 techniques deployed on the estate ensure that only the purest of fruit is produced…thus achieving optimum flavour.

This, along with the outstanding winemaking skills of Will Shields, has helped create wines that are truly distinctive to Clairault’s vineyard.

 

THE WINES & THEIR MAKER…

 

Clairault’s Winemaker, Will Shields strives to create “a living heritage of wines that reflect the uniqueness of Clairault’s terroir", wines that are consistent in quality, well balanced, of distinct and lasting elegance, and which express purity of fruit.

This approach, combined with minimal intervention winemaking practices and exceptional quality estate grown grapes, ensures that we achieve the best wine Clairault has to offer.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the dominant varietals grown on the estate and have proved worthy time and again.

 

PARTNERSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES…

As the wines continue to receive an increasing number of accolades from international shows, national shows and wine critiques, Clairault wines are selling in more export markets than ever before, including; Ireland, U.K., Sweden, Canada, select states of the USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, India, Taiwan, Indonesia, Korea, Hong Kong and China.

Clairault are keen to work with its trade partners and support the challenge of selling top quality but realistically priced wines true to their regionality within their market place.

 

 

 

 

 

CLAIRAULT WINES ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Clairault Winery and Vineyard is situated approximately 10 km south of Yallingup within the Wilyabrup locality of the Margaret River Wine Region.

The 230 hectare [570 acres] property is home to our winery, vineyard and tourism facilities. The property also contains four dams, approximately 85 hectares of remnant bushland, 40 hectares of grazing land and the upper reaches of the Gunyalgup Brook, Quininup Brook and Big Brook that joins the Wilyabrup Brook. The remnant bushland comprises jarrah, marri and banksia open forest with small areas of peppermint closed forest found near the creek lines.

With this land comes our responsibility of preserve and where possible improve the biodiversity and environmental integrity of the site. It is our aim and desire to keep to a minimum the impact that our winery, vineyard and tourism operations may have on the quality and sustainability of our land, water resources and the wider environment. With the guidance of Freshcare Environmental Codes of Practice and Entwine Australia Sustainability Accreditation we will identify, quantify and minimise these impacts through a programme of continuous improvement and environmental monitoring.  

 BILL MARTIN

MANAGING DIRECTOR

JUNE 2010

 

 

ACCOLADES

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“One of the pioneering vineyards of Margaret River. Since 2003 they have been using sustainable practices in the vineyard and it shows. An outstanding range of distinctly elegant wines that have been recognized with considerable international success. Restaurant is stunning!”   

Ray Jordan’s WA Wine Guide 2011

“Clairault is a Margaret River producer with old vines producing finely aromatic wine in a distinctive crisp and fine style, full of fresh fruit and offering pleasurable current drinking and cellaring”

Rob Geddes MW Australian Wine Vintages 2011

5 Star Producer Rating

James Halliday’s Wine Companion, 2010

Most Outstanding Vineyard

Wine Industry Association of WA Awards, 2010

Most Outstanding Wine Brand (< 250t)

Wine Industry Association of WA Awards, 2008

Trophy - Most Successful Exhibitor (under 250t)

Qantas Wine Show of WA, 2007