2014 Clos de l'Oratoire Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 93 WS 92 WA 91
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

This is already really delicious. The black-fruit aromas are really ripe, but there’s no hint of jammy stuff. Tastes simultaneously juicy and creamy, and the tannins are so graceful: The wine glides across the palate. If...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, March 2017

Shows lovely fruit, with waves of blueberry, plum and boysenberry compote rolling over each other. The polished structure is well-embedded, while the finish lets a graphite note peek out. Emphasizes purity rather than...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2017

The 2014 Clos l'Oratoire has certainly lost its bashful personality since en primeur, now in bottle, much more exuberant with pure cranberry, boysenberry and orange rind aromas, nicely delineated with impressive...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%

The 2014 Clos de l'Oratoire is a Bordeaux blend hailing from Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Clos de l'Oratoire, has garnered a variety of accolades from renowned wine critics, reflecting its noteworthy characteristics and appeal.

Wine Spectator awarded this vintage a score of 92, emphasizing its fruit-forward profile. According to their review dated March 31, 2017, the wine "shows lovely fruit, with waves of blueberry, plum and boysenberry compote rolling over each other." They also pointed out the polished structure and a hint of graphite on the finish, noting that the wine "emphasizes purity rather than extraction." They recommend enjoying this wine from 2018 through 2028.

James Suckling provided an even higher score of 93, describing the wine as "already really delicious" in his review from February 13, 2017. He praises the ripeness of the black-fruit aromas, noting that there's "no hint of jammy stuff." Suckling highlights the wine's balance, saying it "tastes simultaneously juicy and creamy," and commends the graceful tannins, which allow the wine to "glide across the palate." He suggests that, had the wine been a touch more subtle, it might have achieved an even higher score.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 91, offered an insightful review by Neal Martin on April 1, 2017. Martin observed that the 2014 Clos de l'Oratoire had evolved significantly since its en primeur stage, becoming "much more exuberant with pure cranberry, boysenberry and orange rind aromas." He described the palate as "smooth, almost velvety on the entry," and noted its impressive volume and presence, despite a slight lack of delineation. Martin concluded that the wine surpasses expectations, with mulberry and raspberry notes lingering long after the wine has departed.

Overall, the 2014 Clos de l'Oratoire is highly regarded by critics for its fruit intensity, smooth texture, and balanced structure. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine is crafted to be enjoyed over the next decade, offering a delightful experience for Bordeaux enthusiasts.