Clos De L'oratoire Red Wine

Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- An example of the kind of wines produced before the Derenoncourt era. Dark ruby color. The nose is mainly dominated by oak and cedar. Forward body falling quite sharply by the end.

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Emilion - Offers nearly plump blackberry and black cherry compote flavors, with a note of melted licorice. A strong effort for the vintage, this version shows sweet toast that coats the finish, and there's minimal grain. Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "As with most of the new releases, it has a crunchy, vibrant style in its blue fruits, scorched earth, violets, cedarwood, and dried flower-like aromas and flavors. Beautifully balanced, pure, elegant, and seamless, this incredibly classy ..."

Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "A rather mineral and spicy red with medium to full body, showing blackberries and black walnuts. There’s a deep, polished tannin backbone to this. Racy and fine." (Barrel Score 94-95)

France - Rhone - "Smooth, dark and velvety in feel, with a well-knit texture behind notes of smoked apple woodlaced fig, fruitcake and linzer torte. There's good harmony to the substantial, weighty finish, which is packed with iron and fruitcake. A showy..."

Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "A rather mineral and spicy red with medium to full body, showing blackberries and black walnuts. There’s a deep, polished tannin backbone to this. Racy and fine." (Barrel Score 94-95)

Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "Chewy and rich with dried-mushroom, dark-fruit and burnt-orange character. It's full-bodied with a dense, tannic palate. Smoky, toasty and coffee undertones here, too."

Rhone, France- Generous and expressive, with ripe red fruit, warm spice, and classic notes of garrigue. The palate is plush yet balanced, offering layered depth without heaviness. Silky tannins guide a long, harmonious finish that highlights its purity and southern Rhône charm.