Clos Fourtet 2016

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:	2016
Volumen (cl):	75
Farbe:	Rot

Ratings

Wineadvocate

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Clos Fourtet is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal notions of warm black cherries, crème de cassis, blackberry compote and dark chocolate with hints of garrigue, bay leaves and cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm yet beautifully ripe frame of fine-grained tannins with a lively line lifting the concentrated, multilayered fruit to a long finish. LP-B Nov 2018

Vinous 96

Vinous

The 2016 Clos Fourtet fulfills the promise shown out of barrel. It bursts from the glass with extremely well-focused, copious blackberry, licorice and undergrowth aromas. Medium-bodied on the palate, displaying finer tannin than the 2015. Beautifully balanced, but – as is typical of this estate – there is real weight and grip toward the finish, which fans out with confidence. NM Jan. 2019

Suckling 97

Suckling

Love the dark-berry and intense black-olive and chocolate aromas that follow through to a full body and firm and chewy tannins that deliver a rich and delicious finish. Such polish and, at the same time, finesse. But one of the cellar. A blend of 90 per cent merlot, seven per cent cabernet sauvignon and three per cent cabernet franc. Try from 2022.