2011 Clos de l'Oratoire St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2011
Clos de l'Oratoire (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Medium bodied, soft, open and already giving pleasure, the core of spicy cherries, flowers and earthy sensations make this a well-priced treat. 4,468 Views Tasted May 20, 2014From 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine will be aged in 60% new oak. Black raspberry, cocoa and earthy aromas open to a fresh, black cherry and chocolate, round textured, sweet wine. 90-92 Pts 2,699 Views Tasted Apr 24, 2012 |
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.