Clos Fourtet 2023


Red
2023

SAINT-ÉMILION GRAND CRU
PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSÉ
PHILIPPE CUVELIER
 

Varietal blend
87 % Merlot
7 % Cabernet Franc
6 % Cabernet Sauvignon 
Alcohol by volume
13,5°
Size of the vineyard
20 ha
Quantity produced
58 000 bottles
Average age of vines
NC
Grape varieties
86 % Merlot
8 % Cabernet Franc
6 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil type
Clay-limestone on limestone bedrock
Vineyard skills
Traditional farming methods respectful of the natural ecosystem.
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
NC
Vinification
Vinification of whole uncrushed berries by gravity, gentle extraction by manual pipeage in small capacity thermoregulated double-walled stainless steel vats.
Maturing/ageing : 14 to 18 months 
Owner's words
A bumper harvest! A garnet hue with bright purple glints. A refined, precise and fruity nose, clearly expressing the limestone soils. A delicate, fresh and elegant entry with an air-light mid-palate underpinned by silky tannins. A saline finish and lovely length of flavour. Lovely freshness and great precision in the fruit. Very good balance combining texture with velvety smoothness. Clear expression of limestone plateau terroir. Very good length of flavour on the palate. Long ageing potential.
 

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