Clos Fourtet - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - La Closerie de Fourtet - Red - 2017

Wine:

From the same terroir as the grand vin, with vines around thirty years old, the 2017 Red Saint-Emilion Grand Cru La Closerie de Fourtet expresses pure fruit with great finesse, radiating with intensity and balance. The delicate structure of the vintage, along with minty and subtly spiced notes, makes for an immensely joyful and easy tasting experience. Immediate happiness and irresistible charm!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole-berry fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Vatting for 25 to 30 days. Aged in barrels containing one wine for 15 months.

Color:

Deep, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

Intensely fragrant with aromas of red and black fruits, underlined by a touch of spice.

Palate:

A rich, powerful structure with delicate tannins and a hint of wood, with a long, supple persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Miéral Bresse poultry with morels, rib of beef with marrow, venison noisette, roast leg of lamb.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

As a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion, anchored on the famous limestone plateau with asteries, Clos Fourtet is now one of the icons of Bordeaux. Brought to prominence by the Cuvelier family, who dedicated themselves to restoring its grandeur, this estate now performs at the top of Bordeaux's hierarchy.

With biodynamic farming, perfectly proportioned vat rooms with a range of small stainless steel vats, and precision oak aging, Clos Fourtet upholds its prestigious status.

Combining a full-bodied texture, exquisite fruit purity, and exceptionally elegant tannins, these wines are the epitome of aristocratic finesse. Today, it is undeniably one of the pinnacles of Saint-Emilion.