1999 Clos Fourtet
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Tasting notes
Pale ruby. Light, sweet tea nose. Nicely balanced and fragrant but pretty delicate. Tannins still there but a pretty impressively long finish. (JR)
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More reviews and scores
Although I had higher hopes for this wine from cask, it has turned out to be an excellent St.-Emilion offering sweet black cherry, cola, smoke, plum, and mulberry characteristics. The wine is medium-bodied, plump, and fat, with low acidity and an up-front, flattering style. It should drink well for 10-12 years.
Wonderful aromas of mineral, berry and plum. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins, but falls slightly short on the finish. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2000
Although I had higher hopes for this wine from cask, it has turned out to be an excellent St.-Emilion offering sweet black cherry, cola, smoke, plum, and mulberry characteristics. The wine is medium-bodied, plump, and fat, with low acidity and an up-front, flattering style. It should drink well for 10-12 years. Apr 2002, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
The Cuvelier family took over Clos Fourtet in 2001 and modernised the estate – renovating the winery and undertaking significant replanting. Its 18.5 hectares sit on the limestone plateau.