Clos Fourtet Red Wine

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Emilion - "This is so full of energy. It’s full-bodied with electrified tannins and a long, long finish. So polish and focus here with exquisite balance and length." Barrel score 97-98

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "Attractive aromas of wild berries, pencil shavings, vine smoke, black truffle and violets introduce the 2019 Clos Fourtet, a medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless wine with a concentrated core of fruit, beautifully refined tannins..."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "Opens with wonderfully pure, intense black fruit notes of ripe blackberry, crushed black cherry and warm plums, leading to suggestions of pencil lead, clove oil, black olives and aniseed. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full..."

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Emilion - "Subtle aromas of orange peel, sweet tobacco and currants follow through to a medium body, fine tannin texture and a fresh finish. Extremely tight now, but persistent at the finish."

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Emilion - "...One of the key signatures of Clos Fourtet is the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, which is rarely seen on the Saint-Émilion plateau but seems to add weight and gravitas here. Dark blue fruits, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso..."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "This dark, smoky wine comes from a vineyard close to the walls of Saint-Emilion. The smokiness goes with the impressive core of dry tannins and concentrated structure that supports the rich blackberry flavors." [WS 2020 TOP 100 #78]

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Emilion - Has a sleek and refined essence, characterized by a core of luscious black cherry and cassis flavors. Intricate chalky threads linger gracefully, while an enticing hint of black tea enhances the allure. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "Love the dark-berry and intense black-olive and chocolate aromas that follow through to a full body and firm and chewy tannins that deliver a rich and delicious finish. Such polish and, at the same time, finesse."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "Opens with wonderfully pure, intense black fruit notes of ripe blackberry, crushed black cherry and warm plums, leading to suggestions of pencil lead, clove oil, black olives and aniseed. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full..."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "Opens with wonderfully pure, intense black fruit notes of ripe blackberry, crushed black cherry and warm plums, leading to suggestions of pencil lead, clove oil, black olives and aniseed. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full..."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "This is intense... It's dark and inky in colour, and on the nose and attack it simply hints at what is to come. But with time in the glass, the layers of cassis fruits and dark spices are dealt out one by one, firm and confident."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "Love the dark-berry and intense black-olive and chocolate aromas that follow through to a full body and firm and chewy tannins that deliver a rich and delicious finish. Such polish and, at the same time, finesse."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "A sleek, lean cat, with distilled currant and raspberry fruit that races from start to finish, maintaining tension throughout thanks to a riveting chalky spine. A light floral hint hangs in the background."

1st Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, FR- "This is intense... It's dark and inky in colour, and on the nose and attack it simply hints at what is to come. But with time in the glass, the layers of cassis fruits and dark spices are dealt out one by one, firm and confident."