In the early 1970s, Edmond de Rothschild, who already held a stake in Château Lafite-Rothschild, decided he wanted to purchase another estate in the Médoc. The Baron was game for the challenge posed by an atypical property: Château Clarke. The estate has a rich history. Purchased in the 18th century by its namesake Irish family, Château Clarke became quite famous in the early 20th century before it was gradually forgotten. The chateau was once...
The Château Clarke estate is in the southern part of the Médoc within the Listrac-Médoc appellation. Its inland location is far from the Gironde estuary in the middle of the limestone plateau. The property has a private, protected setting. A distinctive feature of the estate's clay-limestone soil is its remarkable drought resistance. The nearness of the Atlantic Ocean gives it a cool freshness that is echoed in the wine's bright bouquet. The t...
The acquisition of Château Clarke could be viewed as the first step in the creation of the Compagnie Vinicole Edmond de Rothschild. This daring project came about through one man's passion for a terroir. It led Edmond de Rothschild to define the contours of the philosophy that guides the Compagnie Vinicole: patience, hard work, independence, control over production from vine to cellar and a never-ending quest for quality. The goal is to choose...
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