CLOS FOURTET, 1954
SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU
| GRAPE VARIETIES | 85% of merlot, 10% of cabernet sauvignon, 5% of cabernet franc |
| AROMAS | Blackberry, blueberry, cherry, strawberry, woody, spices |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Coq au vin |
| MARK | - |
| CLASSIFICATION | 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
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CLOS FOURTET, 1954
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 | 85% of merlot, 10% of cabernet sauvignon, 5% of cabernet franc |
| AROMAS | Blackberry, blueberry, cherry, strawberry, woody, spices |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Coq au vin |
| MARK | - |
| CLASSIFICATION | 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
