CLOS FOURTET, 2005

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

“Nothing is missing in its 2005 vintage. The bouquet already open has a significant richness [...]. Despite being young, its texture has a perfect harmony on the palate, balanced between the powerfulness and elegance, the ripe merlot roundness and the full-bodied maturing tannins.” - Le Guide Hachette des Vins

GRAPE VARIETIES	86% of merlot, 8% of cabernet sauvignon, 6% of cabernet franc
AROMAS	Blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, woody, coffee, spices, acacia
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING	Coq au vin
MARK	98/100
CLASSIFICATION	1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE	75 CL

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Vineyard Detail

AGRICULTURE	Sustainable with High Environmental Value (HEV) certification and in biodynamic transition
GRAPE VARIETIES	Merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA	20 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION	70,000 bottles
HARVEST	Manual
SOIL	Clayey-limestone soil

History and anecdotes

Clos Fourtet is a prestigious wine estate in Saint-Emilion appellation, it is classified “B” as Premier Grand Cru. It was named after “Camp Fourtet”, the fortified place that protected the mediaeval city of Saint-Emilion.

The Cuvelier family has been the owner since 2001.

Clos Fourtet has a quarries system sinking between 6 and 12 metres on 13 hectares. Buried out of sight, 100,000 bottles and 250 barrels are lying in this huge limestone enclave.

Caracteristics

GRAPE VARIETIES	86% of merlot, 8% of cabernet sauvignon, 6% of cabernet franc
AROMAS	Blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, woody, coffee, spices, acacia
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING	Coq au vin
MARK	98/100
CLASSIFICATION	1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE	75 CL