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 »
$134
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
97
/100
2022 Pro Rating
From the limestone plateau, Clos Fourtet 2022 comes across as a deep, mouthcoating Saint-Émilion, layering black cherry and blackberry fruit with hints of violet, cocoa and fresh herbs over a vivid mineral spine. The palate is plush yet finely chiselled, with satin-like tannins, lively acidity and a long, racy finish that shows both power and precision. A seriously complete, beautifully balanced wine with clear potential for long ageing.
Roast rack of lamb with thyme and garlic; dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; duck breast with a red-wine and cherry 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…