Premier Grand Cru Classé fra St. Emilion, som de internationale kritikere falder i svime over.
2022-årgangen af Clos Fourtet er en saftspændt og energisk rødvin, der imponerer fra start. Der er masser af florale og mineralske noter med røde bær, der er samlet i en flot harmonisk sammenhæng.
Chateau Clos Fourtet hører hjemme St. Emilion og har 1. Grand Cru Classé status på sine marker, der ligger lige ved kanten af byen. Både vinslottet og omgivelserne kan tage pusten fra enhver, og når kvaliteten af slottets vine holder et ligeså imponerende niveau, så går alt op i en højere enhed.
Pierre Lurton grundlagde det Chateau Clos Fourtet, vi kender i dag, og da han flyttede til Cheval Blanc, var det i stedet Daniel Alard, der overtog ansvaret som winemaker i produktionen, der i 2001 blev opkøbt af forretningsmanden Phillipe Cuvelier. De internationale kritikere har svært ved at finde rosende ord nok for Chateau Clos Fourtet's 2022-årgang, der består af 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon og 3% Cabernet Franc.
Robert Parker - 95
The 2022 Clos Fourtet has turned out exceptionally well, offering an enticing bouquet of rose, plums, dark berries, licorice and spices. Medium to full-bodied, enrobing and seamless, it's deep and complete with a fleshy core of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, mineral and saline finish enhanced by notes of vibrant dark berries. As readers may remember, this blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc was matured for 18 months in 50% new barrels, used barrels and amphorae.
Decanter - 98
Gorgeous perfume on the nose, roses and violets, floral, expressive and so inviting. Sleek and straight from the start, the grip comes almost straight away - a crushed stone and graphite edge to the tannins giving cool freshness as well as bite. Feels suave and controlled, nothing too much or out of place. Refined and supremely elegant but still with a serious and dark core, it’s powerful and intense but that comes a few minutes after the playful juiciness and lively acidity settles. Complete and cool and puts you in St-Emilion on limestone with an inescapable and intense salty grip. Confident and supremely well made with a light touch. A yield of 36hl/ha. 3.54pH. Ageing 14-18 months; 40% new barrels, 58% second wine, 2% amphora, in underground cellars. Harvest 9 September - 27 September. Derenoncourt consultants.
Vinous - 99
The 2022 Clos Fourtet is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur, maybe even a bit more so. Vertical and explosive, the 2022 offers a captivating mix of textural opulence and classic structure. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. One of the key signatures of Clos Fourtet is the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, which is rarely seen on the Saint-Émilion plateau but seems to add weight and gravitas here. Dark blue fruits, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso stain the palate as the 2022 gradually reveals its considerable pedigree. The 2022 was raised in a mix of 58% once-used barrels, 40% new oak and 2% amphora. More importantly, it is without question one of the wines of the vintage.
James Suckling - 97
Extremely aromatic with iron, chalk, lead pencil and currants following through to a medium to full body with integrated tannins that are polished and very long. Wonderful balance to this with just hints of fresh herbs like basil and thyme. A blend of 90% merlot, 7% cabernet sauvignon and 3% cabernet franc. Give this four or five years to come together.
| Årgang | 2022 |
| Vintype | Rødvin |
| Land | Frankrig |
| Område | Bordeaux |
| Kommune | Saint-Émilion |
| Producent | Clos Fourtet |
| Alkoholprocent | 13% |
| Indhold | 75cl |
| Druer | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Produktionsmetode | Konventionel |
| Faktablad | Hent faktablad |
| Varenr. | 71468 |
