Clos de l’Oratoire 2023 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

A lovely fruity, creamy nose, which offers indulgence, texture, a graphite side, lovely definition. It expresses notes of pulpy/bright blackberry, juicy-roasted morello cherry and more lightly – pulpy blue berries, associated with touches of bright/roasted-juicy berries, as well as a hint of infusion and nutmeg. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, indulgence, a tangy frame, lovely definition, creaminess in accuracy/finesse, tension, a very lovely stretched side, volume with finesse, almost a discreet airy side in its power. It expresses notes of creamy blackberry, creamy/pulpy cassis and more lightly – pulpy blue berries, associated with hints of graphite, toast, chocolate, spices. Good length. The tannins are soft and elegant, a nice hint of elegant austerity and good bitterness from the cocoa on the finish/persistence. Nice sapidity and softness on the finish/persistence