Clos Fourtet Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe

Clos Fourtet Saint-Emilion 1st Grand Cru Classe Manufacturer: Clos Fourtet – Saint-Èmilion, Bordeaux Owner: Philippe Cuvelier Variety: 88% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, % Cabernet Franc Color: intense and dark purple Bouquet: soft attack, with notes of currants and ripe blackberries Taste: ample, complex, with round tannins; dense aromas of black fruit, licorice, dark chocolate, prunes and ripe figs; spicy, with perfectly balanced acidity and long and persistent finish Gastronomic recommendations: Champignon mushrooms, game, au gratin, ham, green vegetables, Whiteand red meat, soft or hard cheeses Serving temperature 14-16 ° C 100 Parker Points: “After tasting the glass 3 times, I am convinced that this wine prodigious is one of the greatest young Bordeaux I’ve ever tasted. Blue-ink / purple and with notes of camphor, forest soil, blackberries, currants, sweet cherries, licorice, the wine has an amazing aromatic complexity, creamy texture and a concentration close to ink, but without any harsh features. With considerable tannins and sufficient acidity to define it, this wine transcends the very grand cru classé terroir to which it belongs. It is definitely the best Clos Fourtet ever produced. Give him 5-7 years in the basement to allow him to lose his baby fat. It has enough structure to last 30-50 years. Bravo!”