Clos Fourtet 2010

Characteristics and tasting advice for Clos Fourtet 2010

Tasting

This wine harmoniously marries freshness and power, both on the nose and on the palate. The dominant aromas of black fruits are enriched with subtle notes of licorice. On the palate, it seduces with its charm and enveloping texture, carried by ripe and well-structured tannins. The straight and precise finish of this Saint-Émilion is distinguished by a remarkable length.

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, a minerality, and a remarkable finesse, true signatures of this exceptional cru.

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 in barrel. The aging continues for 18 months in new barrels (60%).

Blend

Merlot (87%)
Cabernet sauvignon (10%)
Cabernet franc (3%)