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Score 94-95/100 · James Suckling, Jun 2020

Chewy and rich with dried-mushroom, dark-fruit and burnt-orange character. It’s full-bodied with a dense, tannic palate. Smoky, toasty and coffee undertones here, too.

Critic Scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

95
94-95/100

James Suckling

93
92-94/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

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92 - 94 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 92-94/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Clos de l'Oratoire comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of stewed cherries, mulberries and black raspberries plus suggestions of powdered cinnamon, potpourri, tobacco leaf and wild sage. The generously fruited, medium to full-bodied palate is laden with juicy black fruit and spicy accents, framed by soft tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long with an invigorating lift.

92 - 94 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92-94/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

A muscular, powerful wine, Clos de l'Oratoire is deep and expressive from the very first taste. Inky dark fruit, lavender, espresso, gravel and new leather all build as this potent Saint-Émilion shows off its character. Even with all of its fruit intensity, Clos de l'Oratoire has plenty of tannic heft.

92 - 94 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 92-94/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Earthy, forest floor, black and red fruit aromas dominate the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, soft and elegant, with a core of crushed stones, red fruit, licorice and lifted, energetic fruits, with chalky tannins in the finish.

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