Clos de l'Oratoire Grand Cru Classé 1981
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Clos de l'Oratoire Grand Cru Classé 1981
The wine
On tasting, the wine has a dark colour and a ripe, fruity, slightly woody bouquet. Medium-bodied, it is powerful, fresh and seductive. Due to its formidable concentration and impressive tannic structure, this wine should be kept at least seven years before drinking.
About the Producer Clos de l'Oratoire
Purchased in 1991 by Stéphan Von Neipperg, who also owns Mondotte and Canon de la Gaffelière, the vineyard at Clos de l'Oratoire is planted in a clay-limestone soil at the top of the slopes and clay-sand at the bottom. The vines have an average age of 35 years. After manual harvesting, the grapes are double-sorted, before and after destemming. The wines are aged for 15 to 20 months, depending on the vintage, in 80% to 100% new barrels.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marked label, 1 Slightly stained labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification: Grand cru classé
Owner: Vignobles Comtes Von Neipperg
Vintage: 1981
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 10.3 hectares
Volume: 55000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine