Clos de l’Oratiore is one of the Neipperg wineries in Saint Emilion. For years, Stephan Graf von Neipperg has been producing wines here that get the most out of this terroir. These efforts were rewarded with the upgrade to Grand Cru Classé during the reclassification in 2012.
The Clos de l’Oratoire shines with its Merlot charm and silky tannins. It's a lot of fun to drink even at an early age, but it also matures very well, as this excellent wine from the terrific Merlot vintage 1998 impressively shows.
Optimal drinking
now until 2028+
Analysis data
13.5% Alk. Vol.
Refining
in barriques, 80% new oak
Grape varieties
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Reviews
91/100 Parker (1998 vintage)
Closure
Natural cork
Type
dry red wine
Distributor: Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg, BP 34 - 33 330 Saint-Emilion - France
