Chateau Clos de L'Oratoire, Saint Emilion, 1998 celebration 2023 with nuttiness and length—but still

with nuttiness and length—but still carries that rocky mineral energy that altitude delivers

Aged minimum 2 years on lees

Rose de Craie ('chalk rose') is his pink cuvee

It's the house's freshest

Chateau Clos de L'Oratoire, Saint Emilion, 1998 celebration 2023 with nuttiness and length—but stillMature Right Bank Bordeaux from Count Stephan von Neipperg's stellar portfolio. This Saint milion Grand Cru Class was harvested in late September 1998, fermented in wooden vats for 25 days, and aged 18 months in 80% new oak. Robert Parker scored it 92 points and James Suckling 94 points. At 27 years old this has "ultra fine tannins" and a "juicy, succulent finish." A mature claret ready for immediate enjoyment.