Chateau Clos de L'Oratoire 2005

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Clos de L'Oratoire
Vintage	2005
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2025
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2025
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

Think of a chocolate fudge ice cream sundae drizzled with coffee, creme de cassis and blackberry liqueur and you’ll have an idea of what this wine smells like. Exotic, full-bodied, fleshy, and sumptuous, this hedonistic blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc was created by Stephan von Neipperg and his brilliant consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt. Inky purple to the rim, with a flamboyant personality, it can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years. It tastes so good, it may be declared a “banned substance” by neo-traditionalists.

Winespectator (93)

This is exotic, with mushroom, blackberry and meat aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and lots of decadent fruit character. Long and beautiful. The best from this estate since 1990.