2006 Clos Fourtet
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The 2006 Clos Fourtet was picked September 23-30 at 34 hl/ha. This has a dash of white pepper infusing the black fruit, finely delineated on the nose, even if it does miss intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly smudged tannins and, like the 2002, I discern just a little greenness towards the finish. A bit chewy and a little rough around the edges, I would drink this in the near future. Tasted at the Clos Fourtet vertical in April 2023.
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Engaging and vibrant in its soft plum character. Expect waves of raspberry, red cherry, tobacco, black olive, white pepper, soot, campfire, all curling up out of the glass. A great quality wine, gentle and welcoming, and full of estate signature. This was tasted a good 12 hours after opening, and yet it was still full of life - a great sign that this has a long life ahead of it. Stephane Derenoncourt and Jean-Claude Berrouet consultants. 80% new oak, Mathieu Cuvelier owner.
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London.The 2006 Clos Fourtet has a ripe, forward kirsch and iodine-scented bouquet, blueberries emerging time with just a faint touch of volatility that in some ways has become part of this Saint Emilion's character profile. You have to stand back and admire its bavura. The palate is maturing nicely, better than 2006 Troplong-Mondot with black cherries, blackcurrant, tar and Asian spices. This is nicely focused and shows superb freshness, a Saint Emilion that appears to have meliorated in bottle. Tasted January 2016.
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.