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Clos de l'Oratoire, St Emilion Grand Cru
Clos de l'Oratoire

Clos de l'Oratoire, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2023

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critic reviews

91-93/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

The 2023 Clos de l'Oratoire is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of black cherries, boysenberry preserves, and licorice jump from the glass, giving way to wafts of camphor and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely laden with taut, muscular black fruits, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a minty kick. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

DRINKING WINDOW 2028 - 2042
date of review 05/2024
90-92/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2023 Clos de l'Oratoire contains more Cabernet Franc from recent plantings (25%), while the other 75% is Merlot. Matured in 30% new oak, it has a cohesive nose with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, touches of crushed limestone coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky-smooth entry and moderate weight, a liberal sprinkling of white pepper and a touch of bay leaf stepping forward near the finish. There's impressive terroir and commendable length here. The greater proportion of Cabernet Franc really benefits this wine.

DRINKING WINDOW 2028 - 2045
date of review 04/2024
90-92/100William Kelley,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Aromas of cherries, dark chocolate, spices and violets introduce the 2023 Clos de l'Oratoire, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine that's charming and harmonious on the attack, displaying a touch of youthfully grippy tannin on the finish. The blend contains fully 25% Cabernet Franc.

date of review 04/2024

product details

Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
St Emilion
Producer:
Clos de l'Oratoire
Style:
Red Wine
Grape Variety:
Merlot Cabernet
abv:
13%

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