The estate
Clos de l'Oratoire is one of the properties owned by Count Von Neipperg, who is also at the helm of Chateaux Canon la Gaffeliere, d'Aiguilhe and La Mondotte.
The vineyard
Clos de l'Oratoire is a Saint-Emilion wine made from an over 10-hectare vineyard that rests on sand and clay soils.
Vinification and aging
Vinification in wooden vats. Extraction by pneumatic punching down. Vatting for 32 days. Aged on fine lees in barrels (30% new).
The blend
Clos de l'Oratoire 2021 comprises a blend of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%).