FRR00675
HK$498.00
Clos de l’Oratoire 酒莊擁有13公頃的葡萄園，種植比例為80%梅洛（Merlot）和20%卡本內弗朗（Cabernet Franc）。
這款酒的風格特色，主要來自兩種獨特的風土條件。山坡上主要是黏土、石灰岩，以及Fronsac molasse（弗隆薩克的砂泥岩層）；坡底則是帶沙的黏土。另外酒莊位於聖艾米隆（St. Emilion）東北坡，氣候相對涼爽一點，非常適合以梅洛為主的葡萄園。
葡萄種植密度在每公頃5,500到7,500株之間，新種植的區域密度更高。平均藤齡高達35年，非常老藤。
在Clos de l’Oratoire，跟Neipperg家族在波爾多其他酒莊一樣，他們採用可持續農業，並融入生物動力法（biodynamic）管理，從不使用除草劑、殺蟲劑或農藥。釀酒方面，採用整串葡萄（whole berry）在溫控橡木桶中發酵，定期用氣動壓皮（pneumatic pigeages），平均浸皮時間26天。蘋果乳酸發酵在橡木桶中進行，並在細酒渣上陳年。
產區保護條例：
AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classe
產地：
法國波爾多
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
發酵：
於大木桶內發酵28天，期間進行下壓萃取。
陳年：
於新橡木桶 (80%) 陳年18個月。沒有淨化及過濾。
品酒筆記：
(2016)
Clos de l'Oratoire is located on Saint-Emilion's north-east slope. The 10.32 hectares of vines grow on Fronsac molasse covering a layer of sand with a clay subsoil. This terroir is ideally suited to the blend of Merlot (90%), Cabernet Franc (5%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) grapes. Merlot contributes roundness and opulence to the wine, whereas Cabernet Franc is responsible for power, aromatic complexity, and length.
Appellation:
AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classe
Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Varieties:
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation :
In wooden vats for 28 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing:
In new oak barrels (45%) for 18 months. No fining or filtering
Tasting Notes:
(2016)
The 2016 Clos de l'Oratoire is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc that was picked between 10-17 October and matured in 45% new oak. It has a fresh, perfumed and floral bouquet, with pressed rose petals infusing the red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit. There is a sense of airiness here that I like. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly grainy tannin, hints of tobacco and leather complementing the black fruit with a welcome soupçon of austerity towards the masculine finish. Excellent.
