2012 Clos de l'Oratoire
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Score 92-93/100 · James Suckling
This is very minerally with hints of dark fruits and dark chocolate. Medium to full body, with integrated tannins and a juicy finish. Very fine and reserved. 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
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93
93/100
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93
92-93/100
James Suckling
94
94/100
Robert Parker
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Robert Parker
Score 94/100 · Robert Parker
One of the von Neipperg estates, the 2012 Clos de l'Oratoire is an undeniable success story. Dense ruby/purple, with plenty of crème de cassis, roasted coffee, licorice and spice, full-bodied, opulent and sexy, it is a hedonist’s dream wine. Pure and long, it has a great finish and terrific palate presence. Drink it over the next 12-15 years. Yields were exceptionally small in 2012 – 25 hectoliters per hectare.| eRobertParker.com.April, 2015
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