chateau clos fourtet 1er grand cru classe st emilion

Château Clos Fourtet

Château Clos Fourtet, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 2020

Name: Château Clos Fourtet, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion
Brand: Château Clos Fourtet
Price: 582.62 GBP

97/100

Inside Bordeaux

98/100

The Wine Independent

95/100

Vinous

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2020
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Critic Reviews

98/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Clos Fourtet is a little closed to begin, starting off with cedar and crushed rocks notions before scents of black cherry compote, wild blueberries, and dark chocolate emerge, plus suggestions of violets and licorice. The full-bodied palate is packed with tightly wound, muscular black fruits, supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc.

drinking window 2028 - 2060

date of review 03/2023

97/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Wonderful limestone character, walking the tightrope of tannins, acidity and fruit, remains pretty austere even after ageing, and this is one to put away for another six or seven years. Serious and concentrated, with creamy blueberry, raspberry and damson pueree appearing as it opens in the glass. 40 hl/ha yield. 18.5ha estate, that will increase in size as of the 2022 vintage due to incusion of neighbouring Les Grands Murailles. Stéphane Derencourt and Jean-Claude Berrouet consultants, Matthieu Cuvelier owner.

drinking window 2028 - 2046

date of review 02/2023

95/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2020 Clos Fourtet has a gorgeous, complex bouquet with ample red berry fruit, undergrowth, sage and hints of pencil box coming through with time. This is very classy. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, perfectly judged acidity and seamlessly integrated new oak. Backward at the moment, this will require a few years in bottle, but it will age with style and panache.

drinking window 2028 - 2060

date of review 02/2023

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