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  • Weather

    18° C Light rain
  • Time

    16:49 PM
  • Wine average?

    94 Tb
  • Country Ranking?

    196
  • Region Ranking?

    101
  • Popularity ranking?

    233

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Contrary to what is sometimes said, the plots comprising Clos l'Oratoire were not acquired in 1991, but in 1971 (at the same time as the von Neipperg's four first vineyards in Saint-Emilion).

During the 2nd revision of the Saint-Emilion classification, in 1969, the owner at the time had already selected the best plots of Château Peyreau and submitted them for classification. His request was accepted, and Clos de l'Oratoire was born in that year. However, major efforts undertaken to achieve Clos de l'Oratoire's full potential date from 1991.

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History

Clos de l'Oratoire extends over 10.32 hectare (25 acre) of Saint-Emilion’s northeastern hillside. It has belonged to the von Neipperg family since 1972, although it wasn’t until 1992 that Stephan von Neipperg assumed control of the estate for good. The story of this vineyard goes back to the time when a few plots of vines were separated from the main estate of Château Peyreau and classified in 1969, when the original classification was first revised. This soil of Fronsac molasse, with its sandy substrate and clay subsoil, is ideal for growing merlot (90%), cabernet franc (5%) and cabernet sauvignon (5%) grapes.

 

Clos de l'Oratoire is a round, mellow and extremely appealing wine with powerful, fruit-filled aromas and it is a beautiful deep purple colour. The merlot gives it body and richness while the cabernet franc gives it strength, aromatic complexity and makes it long in the mouth. Above all, Clos de l'Oratoire is a wine for laying down, it may be although enjoyed after just seven years.

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