2024 Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

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Clos Fourtet is situated directly opposite the large church of Saint-Emilion. The terroir consists of clay-loam soil with a high limestone content. The harvest is done by hand, and as with all great houses, the first selection takes place in the vineyard. Clos Fourtet is a blend of predominantly Merlot with a small percentage of both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and has aged for 16 months in 60% new and 40% second-year French oak barriques.

The Clos Fourtet is deep garnet purple in color and opens over time with notes of blackberries, plums, and wild blueberries, plus notes of forest floor, lavender, baking herbs, and potpourri. The taste is full-bodied and has an amazing texture of soft, gentle tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and fragrant with berry/herb notes 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

FUN FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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Available as of Apr 30, 2027
Block Bundle Options No
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Emilion
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 Standard (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 Bloemig, Donker fruit, Fruitig, Kruidig, Mineraal, Soepel
Drink moments Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving Deze Clos Fourtet 2024 toont een elegant profiel van donkere bosvruchten zoals bosbes en braam, frisse roodfruitaccenten en bloedoraange, aangevuld met lavendel, kruidigheid en een kalkachtige mineraliteit, medium-bodied met fijne tannines en een lange, verfrissende afdronk. Dankzij de zuurgraad en de verfijnde tannines snijdt de wijn mooi door het vet van rund en lam en vormt hij een harmonie met stoofschotels en gerijpte kazen; de minerale frisheid balanceert kruidige of tomaatrijke sauzen uitstekend. Bereidingen die extra goed werken zijn langzaam gestoofd vlees of een klassieke boeuf bourguignon, herb- en zwartepepergekruide lamsrack van de BBQ of uit de oven op medium-rare, en stevig gerijpte kazen zoals oude comté of schapenkaas.

James Suckling

95

Vinous

94

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.

Deze Clos Fourtet 2024 toont een elegant profiel van donkere bosvruchten zoals bosbes en braam, frisse roodfruitaccenten en bloedoraange, aangevuld met lavendel, kruidigheid en een kalkachtige mineraliteit, medium-bodied met fijne tannines en een lange, verfrissende afdronk. Dankzij de zuurgraad en de verfijnde tannines snijdt de wijn mooi door het vet van rund en lam en vormt hij een harmonie met stoofschotels en gerijpte kazen; de minerale frisheid balanceert kruidige of tomaatrijke sauzen uitstekend. Bereidingen die extra goed werken zijn langzaam gestoofd vlees of een klassieke boeuf bourguignon, herb- en zwartepepergekruide lamsrack van de BBQ of uit de oven op medium-rare, en stevig gerijpte kazen zoals oude comté of schapenkaas.

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