Clos de l'Oratoire, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2024

Name: Clos de l'Oratoire, St Emilion Grand Cru
Brand: Clos de l'Oratoire
Price: 114 GBP

Available Vintages

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critic reviews

89-91/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Features notes of juicy black and red plums and mulberries, leading to hints of black pepper, underbrush, and damp soil. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers a sturdy texture of lightly chewy tannins with bags of freshness and a peppery lift on the finish.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2034

date of review 05/2025

86-88/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2024 Clos de l'Oratoire was picked September 24 to October 8 at 40 hl/ha and matured in 25% new oak. It has a light bouquet with briar, cranberry pencil box aromas. This at least has more character and presence than the Clos Marsalette or d'Aiguilhe. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit and delicate tannins, though it does attenuate toward the finish and leaves you wanting more.

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2033

date of review 05/2025

91/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Black cherry puree on the opening, fresh pomegranate and orange peel, oyster shell salinity comes in pretty strongly halfway through. Great quality, with lift and falls on the right side of austere. Harvest 24 September to 8 October. 40 hl/ha. 25% new oak, 14ha of vines, limestone plateau plus clay limestone slopes.

DRINKING WINDOW 2028 - 2036

date of review 04/2025

88-90/100Yohan Castaing,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Clos de l'Oratoire reveals aromas of cassis, dark berries and spices intertwined with stemmy notes. Medium-bodied, firm and lively, it's framed by brittle tannins and an energetic finish. While not as dense as previous vintages, it retains a punchy personality that speaks well of the vintages freshness.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2034

date of review 04/2025