Clos de l'Oratoire

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Grand Cru Classé

last update : Wednesday 10 February 2010

Owned by the von Neipperg family of Canon la Gaffelière, Clos de l'Oratoire has a "cold" terroir due to its location on the north-eastern slope of Saint Emilion.
The terroir consists of clay-limestone soil with molasse at the top of the slope and clay-sand soil at the foot of the slope.
Respecting organic principles, the 10 hectare vineyard is carefully tended. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in new temperature-controlled wooden vats for 3-4 weeks. The cap is punched down gently prior to malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees in new oak barrels.
In good years, this estate produces full-bodied, round wines with great balance and delicious flavors.

WINE PRODUCED BY THE ESTATE

Clos de l'Oratoire

COMPARISON WITH AOC - SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

Vintage	Absolute score	Relative score to the Appellation	Standard deviation

2008	92.4	102.4	1.62
2007	90.6	101.7	2.54
2006	91.1	101.3	2.25
2005	90.8	103.2	3.99
2004	88.9	102.1	3.38
2003	90.0	104.1	5.21
2002	87.5	102.2	3.28
2001	86.2	101.7	4.35
2000	85.8	99.6	4.27
1999	85.0	99.3	3.03
1998	88.1	100.0	3.79
1997	86.5	100.6	2.32