Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes

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.

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)

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.