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1989 Clos de l'Oratoire
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Libournais
- St. Émilion Grand Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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dofzin wrote: 86 points
June 20, 2022 - Heavy sediment, bottom 3/4 of cork was very soft. Decanted. Initially some barnyard nose, which was gone in 30 minutes. Requires at least a full hour, more open after two. Notes of earth, clay, minerals and dark fruit.
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L-C. wrote: 87 points
August 31, 2013 - Bright ruby colour turning brick red towards the rim. A very classic claret nose of medium intensity with principal notes of horse-stable, cigar box and herbs. Needs about an hour to really open up. While it's principal flavours are discreet fruit, a savoury note and ceddar, what sticks out is the perfect balance: medium body, medium plus acidity and still present and silky tannins are perfectly integrated. Not overly complex, but everything one can expect from a 20+ year claret.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1989
- Type Red
- Producer Clos de l'Oratoire
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Libournais
- Appellation St. Émilion Grand Cru
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 5 (42%)
- Consumed 7 (58%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerClos de l'Oratoire
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationSt. Émilion Grand Cru
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