2023 Clos Fourtet
This is so full of energy. It’s full-bodied with electrified tannins and a long, long finish. So polish and focus here with exquisite balance and length. ~ (98) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-15-2024
The 2023 Clos Fourtet is especially suave and refined this year, wafting from the glass with deep aromas of red berries, licorice, violets and pencil shavings, framed by a nicely integrated patina of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a bright, precise mid-palate, it's pure and lively, concluding with a mineral finish. ~ (96) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Starts right out of the gate with fragrant white flowers, lime zest freshness, scraping pumice stone limestone feel, strong Clos Fourtet character coming through, with cassis and black cherry fruits, a whirl of peony and iris flowers, inching forward step by step through the palate. Aged in 2% amphora, 45% new oak, with berries destemmed but uncrushed befpre fermenting. Stephane Derenoncourt consultant. ~ (95) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-23-2024
Aromatically complex and enticing. Layered fruit on the palate with a firm but refined tannic frame. Juicy and fresh with a marked chalky character. Some potential. A success for the vintage. ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-18-2024
Checking in as 87% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, raised in 50-60% new oak, the 2023 Clos Fourtet has a beautiful limestone-driven style in its red and blue fruits as well as floral and chalky nuances that emerge with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, incredibly well-balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has fine tannins and outstanding length, as well as a gorgeous limestone character. It's a beautiful wine from this family estate that readers will love to have in their cellars. ~ (96) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-8-2024
The 2023 Clos Fourtet is especially suave and refined this year, wafting from the glass with deep aromas of red berries, licorice, violets and pencil shavings, framed by a nicely integrated patina of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a bright, precise mid-palate, it's pure and lively, concluding with a mineral finish. ~ (96) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Starts right out of the gate with fragrant white flowers, lime zest freshness, scraping pumice stone limestone feel, strong Clos Fourtet character coming through, with cassis and black cherry fruits, a whirl of peony and iris flowers, inching forward step by step through the palate. Aged in 2% amphora, 45% new oak, with berries destemmed but uncrushed befpre fermenting. Stephane Derenoncourt consultant. ~ (95) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-23-2024
Aromatically complex and enticing. Layered fruit on the palate with a firm but refined tannic frame. Juicy and fresh with a marked chalky character. Some potential. A success for the vintage. ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-18-2024
Checking in as 87% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, raised in 50-60% new oak, the 2023 Clos Fourtet has a beautiful limestone-driven style in its red and blue fruits as well as floral and chalky nuances that emerge with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, incredibly well-balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has fine tannins and outstanding length, as well as a gorgeous limestone character. It's a beautiful wine from this family estate that readers will love to have in their cellars. ~ (96) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-8-2024
SKU: SK3554536-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Clos Fourtet
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Clos Fourtet
FORMAT : 750ml