CHÂTEAU CLOS DE L'ORATOIRE 2014
WINE TASTING NOTES
ABOUT THE WINE
Appellation | Saint Émilion Grand Cru
Grape | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Ageing | In new oak barrels on the lees for 16 months
Tasting Notes | Tabaco, coffee toasting and sweetness on the nose. Elegant and nice acidity with soft tannins and a long finish
Pairing | Game, meat dishes and pizza
Drinking | 2018-2032
Critic Notes / Awards | 91/100 Jeff Leve, 92/100 Wine Spectator
ABOUT THE CHÂTEAU
The von Neipperg family has made wine in Germany since the 13th century, and viticulture has never stopped being a central part of their life. The custodian of some 800 years of winegrowing tradition, the talented Stephan von Neipperg manages the Bordeaux estates acquired by his family in 1971. Ably assisted by a team of professionals, he has brought the wines from these châteaux to the pinnacle of quality. Residing in Saint-Emilion since 1983, Stephan von Neipperg and his wife, Sigweis, have devoted themselves tirelessly to perpetuating the family tradition at their various estates. The next generation is committed to this same goal... and shares a profound respect for the terroir.
Soils: Limestone clay soils
Farming: Harvest by hand
Vines: On average 35 years of age