Clos Fourtet • St. Emilion, France
Clos Fourtet is the flagship Premier Grand Cru Classé red of Saint-Émilion’s Clos Fourtet estate, a single, walled viney…Clos Fourtet is the flagship Premier Grand Cru Classé red of Saint-Émilion’s Clos Fourtet estate, a single, walled vineyard on the high limestone and clay plateau at the village’s western entrance. Dominated by Merlot with smaller portions…Learn More »
$137
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
94
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Clos Fourtet 2017 combines deep, polished black fruit with a cool, stony edge, layered by hints of dark cherry liqueur, subtle spice and cedar. Medium-bodied yet concentrated, it shows refined, persistent tannins and bright acidity that carry a long, savory finish, giving the vintage an energetic, poised feel despite its ripeness. This is a structured, serious Saint-Émilion that still feels invitingly juicy and focused.
roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; dry-aged ribeye steak; duck breast with red wine reduction
Clos Fourtet is the flagship Premier Grand Cru Classé red of Saint-Émilion’s Clos Fourtet estate, a single, walled vineyard on the high limestone and clay plateau at the village’s western entrance. Dominated by Merlot with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it typically offers deep, ripe black-fruit character, floral and spicy nuances, and a velvety yet mineral-driven palate that reflects its low-yielding, limestone-rich terroir and élevage in French oak. The style is refined, seductive, and ageworthy, regarded as a benc…