2024 Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
| Winery | Chateau Clos Fourtet |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2030 - 2054 |
| Available as of | Apr 30, 2027 |
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EN PRIMEUR DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 31/12/2026 - DELIVERY SPRING 2027
Clos Fourtet is located directly opposite the large church of Saint-Emilion. The terroir consists of a clay-loam soil with a lot of lime. The harvest is done manually and as with all large houses the first selection takes place in the vineyard. The Clos Fourtet is a blend of predominantly Merlot with a small percentage of both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and has matured for 16 months in 60 years. % new and 40% second year barriques of French oak.
The Clos Fourtet is deep garnet purple in colour and opens over time with notes of blackberry, plum and wild blueberry, plus hints of forest floor, lavender, baking spices and potpourri. The palate is full and has an amazing texture of soft, mellow tannins and lots of freshness that finishes long and fragrant with berry/spice and some minerality.
Ratings: 96-98 Alexandre Ma, 94-95 James Suckling, 94 Guide Hachette, 94 Falstaff Magazine, 94 Jean-Marc Quarin, 93-95 Vinous (A. Galloni), 92-94 Vinous (N. Martin), 92-94 Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Jane Anson
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous and Wine Spectator via the links next to the image. A free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Specifications
| Available as of | Apr 30, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Clos Fourtet |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2030 |
| Drinking till | 2054 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94-95
Clos Fourtet St.-Emilion 2024
Friday, Apr 18, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2024
A pretty and crunchy wine with a chalky sensation that gives it a polished texture and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied. Shows potential.
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Vinous
(92-94)
Drinking Window
2028 - 2046
From: Event Horizon: Bordeaux 2024 Primeur (May 2025)
The 2024 Clos Fourtet was picked between September 25 to October 11 at 30 hl/ha. It matured in 40% new oak for a planned 14 to 18 months. This is clearly a level-up from Le Closerie with pure, well-defined and focused blueberry, raspberry, and blood orange scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. This is quite linear, keeping with the style of the vintage, so this doesn't have a peacock's tail like the 2022. Yet this feels tensile and the limestone terroir shapes the mineral-driven finish. This is a well-crafted and delicious Clos Fourtet, a success given the challenges of the vintage.
- By Neal Martin on April 2025
Mathieu Cuvelier has taken this Saint-Émilion estate to great heights in recent years, which I will examine in detail in a forthcoming standalone piece.
“It was a balancing act,” Cuvelier explained, flanked by Head Winemaker Emmanuel de Saint Salvy. “In the beginning, it was rainy, but summer was dry and quite sunny. We had 5 mm of rain in July and August. Before that, we had quite a big loss from flowering, especially for the Merlot, so we are around 30 hl/ha at Clos Fourtet. The key point in September was to be patient until the end of the month. We started picking on September 25, with the heart beginning on the last day of the month as we wanted full ripeness. We did a strict selection of berries: sorting in the vineyard and using different sorting tables, bain densimètrique and so on. The berries were not crushed, and we did a natural fermentation. We extracted smoothly and slowly through a manual pigeage with no cold maceration, as it would be a mistake to try to extract something you don’t have.”
(93-95)
Drinking Window
2034 - 2054
From: 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur: The Razor’s Edge (Apr 2025)
The 2024 Clos Fourtet is a gorgeous, elegant wine. Medium in body, with terrific persistence and notable purity, Clos Fourtet impresses with its balance more than anything else. Dark blue fruits, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs open first, all framed by bright chalky notes that lend freshness. In 2024, Clos Fourtet is built more on persistence than overt textural richness, as has been the case in some recent vintages. Tasted two times.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2025
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EN PRIMEUR DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 31/12/2026 - DELIVERY SPRING 2027
Clos Fourtet is located directly opposite the large church of Saint-Emilion. The terroir consists of a clay-loam soil with a lot of lime. The harvest is done manually and as with all large houses the first selection takes place in the vineyard. The Clos Fourtet is a blend of predominantly Merlot with a small percentage of both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and has matured for 16 months in 60 years. % new and 40% second year barriques of French oak.
The Clos Fourtet is deep garnet purple in colour and opens over time with notes of blackberry, plum and wild blueberry, plus hints of forest floor, lavender, baking spices and potpourri. The palate is full and has an amazing texture of soft, mellow tannins and lots of freshness that finishes long and fragrant with berry/spice and some minerality.
Ratings: 96-98 Alexandre Ma, 94-95 James Suckling, 94 Guide Hachette, 94 Falstaff Magazine, 94 Jean-Marc Quarin, 93-95 Vinous (A. Galloni), 92-94 Vinous (N. Martin), 92-94 Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Jane Anson
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous and Wine Spectator via the links next to the image. A free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
| Available as of | Apr 30, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Clos Fourtet |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2030 |
| Drinking till | 2054 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
James Suckling
Score
94-95
Clos Fourtet St.-Emilion 2024
Friday, Apr 18, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2024
A pretty and crunchy wine with a chalky sensation that gives it a polished texture and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied. Shows potential.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
(92-94)
Drinking Window
2028 - 2046
From: Event Horizon: Bordeaux 2024 Primeur (May 2025)
The 2024 Clos Fourtet was picked between September 25 to October 11 at 30 hl/ha. It matured in 40% new oak for a planned 14 to 18 months. This is clearly a level-up from Le Closerie with pure, well-defined and focused blueberry, raspberry, and blood orange scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. This is quite linear, keeping with the style of the vintage, so this doesn't have a peacock's tail like the 2022. Yet this feels tensile and the limestone terroir shapes the mineral-driven finish. This is a well-crafted and delicious Clos Fourtet, a success given the challenges of the vintage.
- By Neal Martin on April 2025
Mathieu Cuvelier has taken this Saint-Émilion estate to great heights in recent years, which I will examine in detail in a forthcoming standalone piece.
“It was a balancing act,” Cuvelier explained, flanked by Head Winemaker Emmanuel de Saint Salvy. “In the beginning, it was rainy, but summer was dry and quite sunny. We had 5 mm of rain in July and August. Before that, we had quite a big loss from flowering, especially for the Merlot, so we are around 30 hl/ha at Clos Fourtet. The key point in September was to be patient until the end of the month. We started picking on September 25, with the heart beginning on the last day of the month as we wanted full ripeness. We did a strict selection of berries: sorting in the vineyard and using different sorting tables, bain densimètrique and so on. The berries were not crushed, and we did a natural fermentation. We extracted smoothly and slowly through a manual pigeage with no cold maceration, as it would be a mistake to try to extract something you don’t have.”
(93-95)
Drinking Window
2034 - 2054
From: 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur: The Razor’s Edge (Apr 2025)
The 2024 Clos Fourtet is a gorgeous, elegant wine. Medium in body, with terrific persistence and notable purity, Clos Fourtet impresses with its balance more than anything else. Dark blue fruits, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs open first, all framed by bright chalky notes that lend freshness. In 2024, Clos Fourtet is built more on persistence than overt textural richness, as has been the case in some recent vintages. Tasted two times.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2025
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