Clos Fourtet St Emilion Grand Cru 2023 En Primeur 6 Bottle Case

Country: France Region: Bordeaux Saint Emilion 

Varietal:  87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2023 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Chateau Clos Fourtet

The 2023 Clos Fourtet was picked from September 14 to October 3 and aged in 40% new oak. The nose is very attractive and quite sensual in style with red cherries, crushed strawberries and incense. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh, focused, pure and quite linear on the finish.

Clos Fourtet’s quality has increased since the Cuvelier family took over in 2001, and latterly under Mathieu Cuvelier. We are delighted to work with the property from the limestone côtes of St Emilion. The vineyards here are never more than 1m from limestone and sit on an astonishing 13 hectares of underground caves. The wine is always aromatic, and this year, it has fascinating iodine, lavender, and dog rose notes. On the palate, the Cabernets bring the lush Merlot into line before the limestone adds a crisp, mineral closure. "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"
97 - 98 Points
James Suckling

"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 Points 
Jane Anson

Terms: Delivery Spring 2026. Excludes VAT & Duty, Payable upon delivery.