Clos Fourtet - St.-Emilion Grand Cru 2009 (750ml)
Price: $325.00
| Producer | Clos Fourtet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St.-Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Sku | 3830B |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 95 Points
(Clos Fourtet Clos Fourtet Red) The 2009 Clos Fourtet has a generous and opulent bouquet with red cherries kirsch fig and light mocha aromas that gently unfold retaining admirable definition and poise. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin a fine bead of acidity good structure. A more masculine serious finish exerts impressive control. This is a classy Saint-Émilion with plenty of ageing potential. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. (Drink between 2022-2042)
vWine Advocate: 95 Points
The 2009 Clos Fourtet is medium to deep garnet colored and opens on a medicinal/Band-Aid note giving way to appealing baked red and black fruit notes with touches of dried herbs tree bark chargrill and a ferrous waft. The palate is full-bodied with firm chewy tannins and plenty of muscular fruit finishing earthy and just a little hard.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Rather ripe but nicely framed by singed apple wood which keeps the core of damson plum black currant and black cherry flavors at bay for now. Licorice root and black tea notes undercut the finish which is on the grippy side. This opens steadily in the glass too. Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2014 through 2027. 3750 cases made.
