
Appellation: Saint-Émilion
95- James Suckling
"Aromas of bark, blackberries, currants and basil leaf, not to mention lavender and sage. Full body, integrated tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Layered and beautiful." (02/2018)
95- Jeb Dunnuck
"I loved the 2015 Clos De L'Oratoire and this beautiful Saint-Emilion comes from the northewest sector of the appellation and a mix of limestone and sandy soils. Made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc aged in 40% new oak, it has an incredible floral streak as well as perfumed notes of spring flowers, black raspberries, charcoal and a salty mineralogy that shows more on the palate. With full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannin, background chocolaty oak, and a terrific elegance, this beautiful 2015 is already impossible to resist yet I suspect will last for two decades or more. Its Impressive 94+" (11/2017)
94- Wine Spectator
"Crushed plum, cassis and melted red licorice notes are seamlessly intertwined here, with bright chalky mineralogy and a lovely floral lift thoughtout. Richly layered and youthfully compact but with excellent cut and drive through the finish. Best from 2023-2035. (JM)" (03/2018)