APPEARANCE
A deep, dense, purple colour.

NOSE
The nose is intense and aromatic, with fruity (red and black fruits), spicy (liquorice) and slightly smoky notes.

PALATE
The palate is powerful and fresh with wellrounded tannins.
Good length on the finish.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrel.

PAIRING
It goes well with duck with complex sauce, braised lamb with spices and hard seasoned cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Optimal tasting between 2023-2028.

RATINGS

91pts

3.8

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet-purple color.

NOSE
The 2018 Clos de l’Oratoire sports a nose of plum preserves, chocolate-covered cherries and mulberries, plus hints of candied violet, licorice and Sichuan pepper.

PALATE
The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with juicy black fruits plus loads of exotic spice and earthy accents, supported by very ripe, soft tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

AGEING
In new barrels (45%), on fine lees, for 16 months. No fining.

PAIRING
Saint-Émilion goes really well with beef dishes such as braised beef, beef burger with cheddar and bacon or with mushroom.

RATINGS

93pts 

93pts

4.2

APPEARANCE
Dark purple with a jet black core.

NOSE
The nose offering scents of wild berries, violets, blackcurrants, blueberries, plums, mint, coffee, liquorice, chocolate, cedar, and cigar box notes from barrel aging.

PALATE
Silky texture with rich Merlot fruit and complex tobacco notes, with an elegant, minute-long finish with elegant tannins.

AGEING
This prestige cuvée is matured in 225-liter barriques, with 50% of these barrels being brand new.

PAIRING
Pair with juicy steaks, lamb, duck confit, game birds, mushroom dishes, hearty tapas and mature cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Can be enjoyed now or stored for up to 15 years from the harvest year.

APPEARANCE
Deep, almost black color with a slight shade of evolution.

NOSE
A dominant note of spices and liquorice, enhanced by a hint of toasted notes, reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity.

PALATE
Impression of smoothness confirmed in the mouth with a fleshy and voluptuous tannic structure, characterized by flavors of morello cherry liqueur and ripe fruits.

AGEING
After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged entirely in French oak barrels, made from the finest grain oak, for 12 months.

PAIRING
Rib of beef or rack of lamb with garlic, and chocolate mousse for an evening meal with family and friends.

APPEARANCE
Purple red with violet reflections.

NOSE
It expresses an intense wild berry fruit with spices and light hints of tobacco.

PALATE
In the mouth it is soft and velvety at the entrance with spices and sweet ripe fruit. Long and persistent finish.

AGEING
Maturation for 18 months in small barrels, followed by 1 year of bottle aging.

PAIRING
Fine meats, noble game, braised red meats.

RATINGS

97pts

94pts

91pts

4.4

APPEARANCE
Characterized by a lively ruby red colour.

NOSE
In the glass, aromas of berries, blackberry, raspberry and red cherry are accompanied by floral hints of wild rose and spicy notes of pink pepper and liquorice.

PALATE
On tasting, the wine has a good tannic structure, enveloping and balanced, with a crisp and savoury finish.

AGEING
Aged for 12 months in barrels. After bottling, it was aged for an additional 6 months.

PAIRING
Perfect in combination with second courses, with dishes based on poultry or game.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ideal consumption: from 2019 to 2028.

RATINGS

95pts

93pts

4.4

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby red color.

NOSE
The nose of Luce2018 is a prelude of aromas of black fruits, blackberries and violets, with marzipan and black pepper, further enriching the bouquet.

PALATE
In the mouth, the wine is voluminous and soft, balanced by a solid tannic structure, before closing with a persistent crisp finish.

AGEING
24 months in French oak barriques, 80% new and 20% of second use.

PAIRING
The complexity of this wine goes well with red meat dishes such as grilled meats, roast lamb or beef, poultry, fried game and cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now through 2032.

RATINGS

97pts

96pts

96pts

93pts

4.4

APPEARANCE
Strong ruby colour.

NOSE
Delicate aromas with notes of wild fruit and dark pepper, it reveals also blackberry, cassis, root beer and coconut.

PALATE
Silky, well-balanced velvety palate with the clear presence of fruit, in a full-bodied wine with a fresh and persistent aftertaste.

PAIRING
Excellent with poultry, red meat, smoked sausage, cheeses and some fish.

RATINGS

4.1 

APPEARANCE
Classic ruby red color with tile tones.

NOSE
Very complex and intense nose, with fine aromas of ageing perfectly blended: vanilla, spices and aromatic herbs.

PALATE
On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, standing out for its freshness and a long and intense finish that leaves a concentrated and persistent impression.

AGEING
The wine is aged for 24 months in 225-litre American and French oak barrels. The wine is aged in bottle for 2 years before release.

PAIRING
It pairs particularly well with roasted lamb, lamb chops, fish in sauce and smoked and aged cheeses. Excellent wine to accompany chocolate desserts.

APPEARANCE
Elegant and classy deep ruby.

NOSE
This wine displays depth and complexity. Pure, intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, perfumed violets, graphite and macerated berry skins leap from the glass, followed by layers of anise, vanilla, clove and chocolate.

PALATE
The luxurious dark berry and spice notes continue on the palate, where polished, mouth-filling tannins in combination with a powerful structure add depth to the deep, rich flavors, carrying the wine to a very resonating dark berry and mocha finish.

PAIRING
Best served with all types of classic meat dishes, game, burgers, barbecue, grilled dishes and stews.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Aged for 22 months in new French oak.

RATINGS

98pts

98pts

96pts

96pts

95pts

4.7