Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby color with beautiful brightness. Very expressive nose, gourmand and complex with notes of black currant notes blackberry cream. Pleasantly rounded by a floral bouquet, noble pepper notes, and a beautiful woody background. Imposes at once its frankness and its freshness. Subtle balance between fruits, woody notes, spices, and a delicate tannic structure. Marked by its aromatic intensity and long finish.
Vineyard Notes
We have sought out the most precious soils to achieve the power and character of our wines signed Oratorio. Each wine has been aged meticulously in demimuids (600-liter oak barrels) to reveal smooth and elegant tannins with subtle aromas of vanilla, sweet spices, cocoa and mocha. To ensure this level of excellence, we select only the best vintages. Our first priority is to achieve the highest possible quality; thus, the availability of the Oratorio wines is limited. Oratorio Crozes-Hermitages 2014 is best served at 16°C with grilled beef in its youth, and more delicate meats like curry of lamb or pork in its optimal expression within 4-5 years.