1998 Clos de l'Oratoire St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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1998
Clos de l'Oratoire (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Ripe, licorice accented black fruit aromatics. Good concentration. But the wine seems simple compared to its peers from the same vintage. While obviously well made, at 10 years of age it has not developed enough complexities to keep me involved in the glass, wanting another sip. While good, it lacks excitement. 5,216 Views Tasted Oct 11, 2008 |
When to Drink Clos de l’Oratoire, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos de l’Oratoire when young, can be decanted for 1-2 hours, or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Clos de l’Oratoire offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 7-20 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Clos de l’Oratoire with Wine and Food Pairings
Clos de l’Oratoire is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Clos de l’Oratoire is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Clos de l’Oratoire is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Stephan von Neipperg is also involved in a Bulgarian winery and vineyard planted to Bordeaux varietals and Syrah in the Bessa Valley. The top wine is sold under the name of Enira.
In 2005 Stephan von Neipperg added South Africa to the list of wine regions he consults when he began working with Capaia Wines in the Stellenbosch appellation. In 2015, Stephan von Neipperg announced he was going to become an investor and partner in Capaia Wines, which produces wines from Bordeaux grape varietals.