{"product_id":"clos-fourtet-1er-grand-cru-classe-saint-emilion-2023","title":"Clos Fourtet 1er Grand Cru Classe, Saint Emilion 2023","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Emilion, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/b\u003e87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage: \u003c\/b\u003e2023  \u003cb\u003eCategory: \u003c\/b\u003eRed Wine \u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: \u003c\/b\u003eClos Fourtet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe uniqueness of Clos Fourtet, Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé, is that it qualifies as a closed vineyard. In a constant quest for excellence, Clos Fourtet and the Cuvelier family practise sustainable agriculture that respects the balance of nature. A benchmark among the great wines of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet 2022 comes from a 22-hectare vineyard. With an average age of 35 years, the vines are planted on clay-limestone soils typical of Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\"\u003e97-98\/100 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" alt=\"Outer quote mark\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" alt=\"Inner quote mark\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 Points - Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" alt=\"Outer quote mark\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStarts right out of the gate with fragrant peony flowers, lime zest freshness, scraping pumice stone, strong Clos Fourtet character coming through, with cassis and black cherry fruits, a whirl of roses and iris flowers, inching forward step by step through the palate. Aged in 2% amphora, 45% new oak, with berries destemmed but uncrushed before fermenting. Stephane Derenoncourt consultant. Loved this En Primeur and love it again in bottle, this is right up there with the beauty and grace of the 2023 vintage. Fragrant, juicy, balanced, precise, plum, blueberry, 40% new oak for ageing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" alt=\"Inner quote mark\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95-97\/100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" alt=\"Outer quote mark\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Clos Fourtet is deep garnet-purple in colour. It requires quite a lot of swirling to coax out fragrant notes of redcurrant jelly, kirsch, wild blueberries, and violets followed by hints of cinnamon stick, star anise, cumin seed, and fallen leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers intense, vibrant red berry and baking spice flavours, supported by fine-grained tannins and jaw-dropping tension, finishing with great length and poise. This is a real head-turner.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" alt=\"Inner quote mark\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Clos Fourtet is deep garnet purple in colour and opens over time with notes of blackberries, plums, and wild blueberries, plus notes of forest floor, lavender, baking herbs, and potpourri. The taste is full-bodied and has an amazing texture of soft, gentle tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and fragrant with berry\/herb notes and some minerality.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Matches: \u003c\/b\u003eRed Meat \/ Venison \/ Soft Cheese \/ Venison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Fourtet","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":58489220497739,"sku":"WOLRE13411S","price":774.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":58489220530507,"sku":"WOLRE13412S","price":1548.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58489220563275,"sku":"WOLRE13413S","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Clos_Fourtet_wood.jpg?v=1773412025","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/clos-fourtet-1er-grand-cru-classe-saint-emilion-2023","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}