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Clos de l'Oratoire

The 2012 Clos de l'Oratoire has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Michael Schuster, Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve on Clos de l'Oratoire - an internationally acclaimed red from Bordeaux.
Clos de l'Oratoire
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Wine Name
Clos de l'Oratoire

Wine Producer
Clos de l'Oratoire

Score
88

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
 Cabernet Franc
Merlot

Country
France

Vintage
2011

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Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Rich and luscious; wild strawberry; round and appealing flavors. balanced and long. 16.5

Michael Schuster: Sweetly ripe, black- cherry nose; a quite chewy tannin texture (oak tannin?) surrounding a nice depth and juicy purity of fruit, some complexity, and excellent length; quite showy but needs time to mellow. 2020–28. 15.5

Details

Wine expert Michael Schuster
Michel Bettane
Thierry Desseauve
Tastings year 2012
Region Bordeaux
AppellationAOC - Grand Cru
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