Clos DE L'ORATOIRE
Grand cru classé

As well maintained as Canon-La Gaffelière (same owner), under the direction of Mr. Derenoncourt, Clos de l'Oratoire offers practically the same fullness and intensity for half the price.

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Revue du Vin de France : 90-91/100 « Un profil tendre, séducteur, une rondeur affriolante en attaque. Une finale plus serrée qu’à son habitude, comme si la part de cabernet croissante (25 %) le “rafraîchissait”. »
Bettane & Desseauve : 92/100 « 75 % sont assemblés à 25 % de cabernet franc, ce qui permet à l’attaque d’afficher un fruit pulpeux, étiré en suite par des tannins profonds et intégrés. » 
Le Point : 17/20 «Fruits rouges, feuillage, bonne acidité, amers fins, bouche bien en place, finale sapide, tanins savoureux. »
Galloni : 92-95/100 « The Clos de l'Oratoire 2023 is one of the most changed wines in the Neipperg portfolio. The increase in Cabernet Franc content is immediately evident in the wine's explosive bouquet and overall energy. Rose petal, sage, mint, dried flowers and orange peel race across the palate. Clos de l'Oratoire is absolutely seductive in 2023. I can't wait to taste it in bottle.  »
Martin : 90-92/100 « The 2023 Clos de l'Oratoire has a cohesive nose with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, touches of crushed limestone coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky-smooth entry and moderate weight, a liberal sprinkling of white pepper and a touch of bay leaf stepping forward near the finish. There's impressive terroir and commendable length here. The greater proportion of Cabernet Franc really benefits this wine. »