Clos Fourtet

Clos Fourtet is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate on the limestone plateau at the western edge of Saint‑Émilion, directly opposite the town’s main church. The site began life as “Camp Fourtet,” a defensive fort guarding the medieval village, before vineyards were established in the 18th century under Léon and then Elie Rulleau, who built the château and later renamed the property Clos Fourtet. After periods under the Ginestet and Lurton families, it was purchased in 2001 by Philippe Cuvelier, who, with consultant…