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| Type of Wine | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | Standard (0.75 ltr) (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2027 - 2050 |
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Clos Fourtet is located right opposite the large church of Saint-Emilion. The terroir consists of a clay-loam soil with a lot of lime. Harvesting is done manually and, as with all large houses, the first selection takes place in the vineyard. The 2020 Clos Fourtet is a blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged for 14-18 months in 50% new oak barrels, 48% second-year barrels and 2% in amphorae. The wine has a deep garnet purple color and emerges from the glass with ripe, expressive notes of crushed black plums, juicy blackcurrants and black cherry preserves, followed by hints of ground cloves, cinnamon stick, camphorsuckle and cedarwood. The 2020 Clos Fourtet is full bodied on the palate with fresh, vibrant dark fruits, framed by velvety tannins and lots of freshness, ending with great length.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Winery | Chateau Clos Fourtet |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | Standard (0.75 ltr) |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2020 Clos Fourtet toont een diepe, granaatpaarse kleur en opent met intense aroma's van zwarte pruim, rijpe bessen en kersencompote, aangevuld met kruidige tonen van kruidnagel, kaneel, ceder en een vleugje kamfer, terwijl de mond gevuld wordt door volle body, fluwelige tannines en een frisse, lange afdronk. Dankzij die geconcentreerde donkere fruitigheid, stevige maar elegante tannines en verkwikkende zuurgraad vormt de wijn een perfecte partner voor rundvlees, lam, stevige kazen en rijke stoofschotels: hij snijdt door het vet van een entrecote of lamsrack en complimenteert de umami van langzaam gegaard vlees. Gerechtbereidingen die extra goed werken zijn langzaam gestoofd rundvlees of lamschotel met rode wijn en kruiden, gegrild vlees met een geconcentreerde jus of gerijpte kazen en gerechten met geroosterde wortelgroenten en donkere sauzen. |
Rating
(96 - 98)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2027 - 2057
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
20th May 2021
Source
May 2021 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Clos Fourtet is a blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, harvested from 15th to 30th September and weighing in with an alcohol of 14.5% and a pH of 3.6. It is being aged for 14-18 months in 50% new oak barrels, 48% second-fill barrels and 2% amphora. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes bounding out of the glass with ripe, expressive notes of crushed black plums, juicy black berries and black cherry preserves, followed by hints of ground cloves, cinnamon stick, camphor and cedar chest. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with bright, vivacious black fruits, framed by velvety tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with great length.
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98
Drinking Window
2030 - 2060
From: Bordeaux 2020: Saving the Best for Last (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Clos Fourtet is a towering, statuesque beauty that captures all the personality and character of this site in a wine that marries vertical intensity, power and explosive energy. Black cherry, gravel, menthol, sage, crushed rocks and chocolate all soar out of the glass. This is a tremendous showing from the Cuvelier family.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2022
(96-98)
Drinking Window
2035 - 2060
From: 2020 Bordeaux En Primeur: Almost Back to Normal (Jun 2021)
A wine of stature and breeding, the 2020 Clos Fourtet is absolutely breathtaking from barrel. A rush of lavender, graphite, spice, licorice and espresso hits the senses. Vibrant and powerful, yet also remarkably light on its feet, the 2020 has so much of offer. All the elements are so crisp, so beautifully defined. The 2020 is all class. It is one of the most promising wines of this young vintage and a fabulous effort from the Cuvelier family. Don't miss it.
- By Antonio Galloni on May 2021
(95-97)
Drinking Window
2028 - 2060
From: Vingt-Vingt Vins: Bordeaux 2020 (May 2021)
The 2020 Clos Fourtet was picked September 15–30 at 40hl/ha and matured in 50% new oak. It has an expressive, winsome bouquet of red and blue fruit, crushed rose and iris, touches of blood orange coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins and wonderful acidity. Harmonious and almost crystalline toward the finish. This is a very impressive Clos Fourtet that brims with freshness and persistence, gaining weight and depth over the course of an hour. It will battle the 2019 for supremacy.
- By Neal Martin on April 2021
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Clos Fourtet owes its reputation to the Rulleau and Carles families, lords of Figeac, who acquired these vineyards in the 18th century with a special natural drainage. In 2001, Fourtet came into the possession of the Cuvelier family, who kept Fourtet's status as 1st Grand Cru Classé with great passion and investment. This noble 1st Grand Cru Classé is located right in front of the great church of Saint-Emilion, almost in the historic heart of the ancient town. The cellars of the walled vineyards (the Clos) consist of no less than three floors of corridors carved in the caves. Almost as impressive as the wine.
De 2020 Clos Fourtet toont een diepe, granaatpaarse kleur en opent met intense aroma's van zwarte pruim, rijpe bessen en kersencompote, aangevuld met kruidige tonen van kruidnagel, kaneel, ceder en een vleugje kamfer, terwijl de mond gevuld wordt door volle body, fluwelige tannines en een frisse, lange afdronk. Dankzij die geconcentreerde donkere fruitigheid, stevige maar elegante tannines en verkwikkende zuurgraad vormt de wijn een perfecte partner voor rundvlees, lam, stevige kazen en rijke stoofschotels: hij snijdt door het vet van een entrecote of lamsrack en complimenteert de umami van langzaam gegaard vlees. Gerechtbereidingen die extra goed werken zijn langzaam gestoofd rundvlees of lamschotel met rode wijn en kruiden, gegrild vlees met een geconcentreerde jus of gerijpte kazen en gerechten met geroosterde wortelgroenten en donkere sauzen.
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