Clos Fourtet 2015

Clos Fourtet ist ein Premier Cru Grand Classé aus St-Emilion, der auf traditionelle Weise vinifiziert wird und 18 Monate in Fässern (60-70% neues Holz) ausgebaut wird. Auf dem 18.7 Hektaren grossen Weinberg wachsen hauptsächlich Merlot (85%), aber auch Cabernets. Clos Fourtet gehört zu den grossen Referenz-Weinen von Bordeaux, dessen hochwertiges Terroir eine schöne Regelmässigkeit von einem Jahrgang zum anderen garantiert.

Details:

Produzent:	Clos Fourtet
Region:	Bordeaux
Appellation:	Saint-Emilion
Jahrgang:	2015
Volumen (cl):	75
Farbe:	Rot

Ratings

Wineadvocate

The 2015 Clos Fourtet is a blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, and it was picked between 18 September and 12 October. It has a voluminous bouquet with sweet cassis and blueberry aromas, rather smudged with violets coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannin, ripe and voluptuous, dark chocolate infusing the red and black fruit with a touch of mint on the structured, graceful finish. What a fabulous Saint Emilion from Mathieu Cuvelier and his team - Clos Fourtet with breeding and class. It deserves 5-8 years in bottle.

Vinous 97

Vinous

The 2015 Clos-Fourtet has a sensual, warm bouquet with chestnut and smoke-tinged red fruit, well defined and more understated than its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, elegant and refined, silky and smooth in texture with beautifully poised red cherry and cranberry notes toward the finish. A tang of tobacco lingers on the aftertaste. Stunning. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. - NM 07/2019

Suckling 96

Suckling

Blueberry, stone, mineral and dried-flower aromas follow through to a full body. Silky and polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows finesse, and polished with such sensitivity. Superb finish. Drink in 2022 but already a joy to taste.