80% Grenache,
8% Syrah,
7% Mourvedre,
5% Cinsault
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Contrôlée, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
14%
3.22 g/L
3.74
3.3 g/L
Didier Couturier
1,700
7-14320-41250-9
Founded in 1859, the Ogier wine company is located in the largest and oldest cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the village that was once chosen as a summer residence of the papacy during the 14th century. The Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes wine estate is among the finest properties in this world-famous appellation.
A unique feature in the heart of the vineyards gives the property its name: an oratory, a place of prayer. Erected in the 18th century and dedicated to Saint Marc, the patron saint of winegrowers, it is believed to help protect the vineyards from storms.
One prominent feature of the 50 acres planted for Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes is the carpet of stones ranging from the size of a fist to that of a cantaloupe. These rocks, left by Alpine glaciers, store the sun’s heat during the day and reflect it back to the underside of the vines in the early evening.
ACCOLADES
TASTING NOTES
Eye: intense ruby color.
Nose: complex bouquet of licorice and fruits.
Palate: rich on the palate, develops into intense aromas of red fruits (black currant, strawberry, cherry), refined tannins, very distinctive character.
RESOURCES
Clos de l'Oratoire Rouge tech sheet (PDF) Clos de l'Oratoire Rouge shelf-talkers (PDF)
Clos de l'Oratoire Rouge high-resolution bottle (JPG)
Clos de l'Oratoire Rouge high-resolution label (JPG)
All vintages of Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Rouge