Clos Fourtet 2009

Characteristics and tasting advice for Clos Fourtet 2009

Tasting

This wine impresses with its remarkable aromatic qualities, silky texture, and opulent concentration, perfectly balanced and devoid of any roughness.

A refined Premier Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion

The property

Perched for centuries on the heights of the historic town of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet embodies the region's heritage. Acquired in 2001 by the Cuvelier Family, the estate has established itself as a true icon of Saint-Émilion, offering wines with an intensely fruity texture, silky tannins of rare elegance, and a particularly unique aromatic expression.

The vineyard

A reference among the great wines of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet comes from a 22-hectare vineyard. Located at the top of the appellation, where the limestone outcrops, the vineyard benefits from optimal drainage. The predominance of limestone gives the wine a freshness, minerality, and remarkable finesse, true signatures of this exceptional cru.

The vintage

The 2009 vintage undoubtedly represents a superb success for Clos Fourtet. All the elements of a great vintage are present. The generous sunshine of the summer and September month promoted an intense concentration of anthocyanins and aromas. Harvested at perfect maturity, the grapes gave birth to a fruit of exceptional quality, perfectly balanced between tannins, alcohol, and acidity.

Vinification and aging

The grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks, with regular pump-overs. The maceration, lasting 25 to 30 days, is followed by a malolactic fermentation carried out in tank and barrel. The aging continues for 18 months in new barrels (80%).

Blend

Merlot (88%)
Cabernet sauvignon (8%)
Cabernet franc (4%)