2023 Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

Clos Fourtet is one of Saint-Émilion’s most respected estates, producing wines with the depth, polish, and precision expected from a Premier Grand Cru Classé. The 2023 vintage continues the château’s tradition of elegant, terroir-driven Bordeaux, combining concentration with freshness and refined structure.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine typically shows a deep ruby core with a vibrant, youthful sheen. The nose opens with black cherry, plum, and cassis, layered with violet, cedar, graphite, and subtle spice. On the palate, it is usually rich yet composed, with ripe dark fruit framed by fine tannins and a mineral edge that reflects Saint-Émilion’s limestone soils. Expect a long, balanced finish with excellent aging potential, and a style that should develop beautifully over the coming decade and beyond.

Production
Clos Fourtet’s vineyards lie on Saint-Émilion’s prized limestone plateau, where clay-limestone soils help retain freshness and give the wines their signature mineral line and finesse. The grapes are carefully harvested, typically with a strong focus on precision and parcel selection, before vinification designed to preserve purity, structure, and aromatic detail.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, game birds, and mushroom-rich dishes. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if enjoying it young to help the aromatics and texture fully open.

Producer
Château Clos Fourtet is a historic Saint-Émilion estate classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé, placing it among the appellation’s elite producers. Known for its consistency and its finely crafted, terroir-expressive wines, the château has earned a strong reputation for quality and longevity in Bordeaux.

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