1989 Clos de l'Oratoire

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 86.5 points

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  6/20/2022 - dofzin wrote: 86 Points

  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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  8/31/2013 - L-C. wrote: 87 Points

  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.

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