1998 Clos de l'Oratoire, St-Émilion
SKU #1000026
92 points
James Suckling
You probably remember I am a great fan of 1998 Bordeaux, but only Right Bank and Pessac-Leognan. Well, here is another beauty and it shouldn't cost an arm and a leg! It's drinking beautifully now with very fine aromas of chocolate and beer. It's full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a juicy, succulent finish. Decanting an hour would help.
(2/2014)
92 points
Wine Spectator
Intense aromas of black olive and blackberry, with a hint of grilled meat. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, rich finish. Very powerful and rich. Just starting to come around. (JS, Web Only—2009)
91 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Pale to medium brick in color, the 1998 Clos de l'Oratoire has an earthy / meaty nose with a delicate core of cranberry sauce, dried mulberries, oolong tea and cigar box. Medium-bodied and elegantly styled in the mouth, the earth laced red fruits have a chewy frame and give a refreshingly savory finish. (LPB)
(5/2018)
Decanter
Fine concentration, really good expression of ripe fruit and terroir. Lovely classic flavours and ripe Merlot fruit with a nice balance of oak. 19.5/20 points.
(3/2001)
Jancis Robinson
Notably deep crimson with just a suggestion of age at the rim. Rich, opulent nose. Yet good freshness too. Velvety texture – real gloss to it. 18/20 points. (JR)
(3/2006)