Clos de la Roilette

The deep cherry color with red and black fruits with earth and dried fruit overtones. A excellent red wine with a wide and embracing approach.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Clos de Sarpe is incredibly pure and rich; enormously concentrated, massive on the palate; meant for patient connoisseurs; will have a fascinating evolution.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A beautiful, wild and unrefined effort, the savage and dense '10 Clos de Fous Cabernet concentrates it place of origin; savory, earth and black fruit flavors abound.

The Clos de Tefall Seleccio de Vignes is a rich and fine Priorat, one of the prized areas of wine grapes in Spain; vivid red fruit and a streak of mineral are the hallmarks of this wine.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Clos De L'Oratoire Des Papes is full-bodied and ripe, with a juicy core of plum, boysenberry and fig fruit backed by cocoa, espresso and black licorice notes.

A crisp style of Vouvray, with melon and citrus elements that finish with a hint of baked apple.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Thick and rich, the '04 Clos de los Andes Red Wine is a strong effort from Argentina; full of gorgeously ripe fruit, this wine works well with grilled beef.

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.

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Clos de l'Oratoire exhibits aromas of new saddle leather, damp earth, blackberries, incense, cassis, and toast; full-bodied, sweet tannin; impressive concentration.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, CELLAR SELECTION. Ripe fruit leads to ricich flavors in this attractive '99 full-bodied Chateauneuf; long and complex, with roasted game, plum; long aftertaste.

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.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '00 Clos de l'Oratoire is subtle, yet rich; refined, yet powerful; full-bodied, with super silky tannins; elegant and caressing; joy to taste; fantastic l'Oratoire.

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Clos de l'Oratoire exhibits aromas of new saddle leather, damp earth, blackberries, incense, cassis, and toast; full-bodied, sweet tannin; impressive concentration.

92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '98 Clos l'Oratoire (shows) an opaque blue, purple color and is accompanied by a sensational bouquet of melted fudge, blackberries and prunes; super-extracted (2002-2020)

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Opaque purple color with intense aromas of Asian spice, espresso, & sweet blacberry fruit; medium-to-full-bodied, with moderate tannins & a sweet mid-palate. a fine '96 effort!

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.