Chateau Clos De L'Oratoire

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, subtle aromas of spice, meat and light vanilla; medium-bodied, with soft tannins and ripe, rich fruit; balanced and refined; best after 2006.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Ch Clos de L'Oratorie is a terrific sleeper value; has a rich nose of melted licorice, espresso roast, black currants; opulent, medium-bodied; fleshy, expansive.

87 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '03 Clos de l'Oratoire has very ripe aroma of blueberry and blackberry liqueur; fat, lush and sweet, with an impression of low acidity; decent supporting minerality.