Clos L’Oratoire 2019 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, fresh and offers aromatic purity as well as nice fruit. It reveals notes of bright blackcurrant, violet and more slightly bright red berries associated with small touches of fresh fig, boysenberry, zan as well as a discreet hint of pepper and a very discreet hint. of cardamom. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, minerality, good definition, juiciness, some concentration as well as depth. Harmony and aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cassis, dense black blackberry and more slightly pulpy raspberry associated with touches of cornflowers, tangy / bright small red fruits as well as hints of licorice / zan, toasted hazelnut and with a hint of cardamom. Tannins are precise, fresh and elegant. A little powdery side and a nice sapidity on the finish / persistence. Presence of a very discreet hint of coffee and toast on the finish / persistence. Good length.