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CHATEAU CLOS FOURTET, 2008

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

“A simultaneously smooth and charming wine but with beautiful density and a little hardness.” - Figaro Vin
GRAPE VARIETIES 87% of merlot, 10% of cabernet sauvignon, 3% of cabernet franc
AROMAS Blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, coffee, spices, undergrowth, menthol
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Beef fillet with two peppers
MARK 93/100
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

 

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132,00 € T.T.C.
132,00 € T.T.C.
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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.

CHATEAU CLOS FOURTET

Caractéristiques
GRAPE VARIETIES 87% of merlot, 10% of cabernet sauvignon, 3% of cabernet franc
AROMAS Blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, coffee, spices, undergrowth, menthol
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Beef fillet with two peppers
MARK 93/100
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL