France, Bordeaux Vintage: 2020 Alc.: 13.5% by volume Bottle Size: 750ml Clos de l'Oratoire is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate owned by the Neipperg family, the same force behind Canon-la-Gaffelière...
Clos de l'Oratoire is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate owned by the Neipperg family, the same force behind Canon-la-Gaffelière and La Mondotte, bringing that house's signature precision and attention to terroir. Planted predominantly on clay-limestone soils at the northern edge of the appellation, the estate produces a Merlot-dominant blend with a touch of Cabernet Franc.
The 2020 vintage in Saint-Émilion was exceptional — a warm, dry year that yielded wines of remarkable concentration, deep fruit, and polished structure, while retaining enough freshness to avoid heaviness. Clos de l'Oratoire 2020 delivers ripe dark plum, black cherry, and floral notes with a supple, well-integrated tannic backbone and a long, elegant finish.