Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes
The story of Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes began in 1880, when Léonce Amouroux, a passionate winegrower, acquired a parcel of Syrah in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nearby, an oratory dedicated to Saint-Marc watches over the vines. It was this oratory that inspired the name of the wine, which has become mythical over the years.
Filter by
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes
The story of Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes began in 1880, when Léonce Amouroux, a passionate winegrower, acquired a parcel of Syrah in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nearby, an oratory dedicated to Saint-Marc watches over the vines. It was this oratory that inspired the name of the wine, which has become mythical over the years.
Today, the estate extends over the four main soils of the appellation, offering a perfect balance between Galets Roulés, Grès Rouge, Safres and Calcaires. The vines are cultivated with care and respect for tradition.
The Prieuré du Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes, a wine-making site, houses natural, well-preserved cellars. It is in these cellars that the estate’s wines are matured with patience and care.
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes is a hidden gem in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Its powerful, elegant, fruity and complex wines are the fruit of passionate work and meticulous attention to detail.