{"id":14490,"date":"2025-05-27T15:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/product\/clos-de-loratoire-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2021-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T21:07:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:07:48","slug":"clos-de-loratoire-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2021-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/clos-de-loratoire-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2021-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Clos de l'Oratoire - Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru - Red - 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Clos de l&#039;Oratoire - Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru - Red - 2021 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Clos de l'Oratoire: A Classic Right Bank Claret of Distinction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Clos de l'Oratoire<\/strong> holds its place as a Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru Class\u00e9, managed with expertise by the renowned Comtes von Neipperg family. This Right Bank claret is celebrated for its immediate charm and profound aging capability, reflecting the quality of its clay and Fronsac molasse soils.<\/p>\n<h2>Vineyard &amp; Production<\/h2>\n<p>The 13-hectare vineyard is predominantly Merlot (80%), lending seductive roundness, balanced by Cabernet Franc for aromatic lift and structure. The property is committed to sustainable viticulture (Organic certified since 2020). Maturation in oak barrels (up to 80% new) for 18 months ensures a wine of great complexity and polish.<\/p>\n<h2>Tasting Notes (Sommelier)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Colour:<\/strong> A deep, rich crimson, hinting at its concentration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nose:<\/strong> Forward and expressive, with dominant notes of ripe dark berries (blackberry, plum), sweet spice, violet, and subtle hints of pencil shavings and dried herbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palate:<\/strong> Medium to full-bodied, delivering a velvety texture and a core of concentrated fruit. The tannins are beautifully integrated, providing a firm, elegant backbone that carries the wine to a long, clean finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Food &amp; Cellar Advice<\/h2>\n<p>Serve at a cool cellar temperature (approx. 15.5\u00b0C). 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