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Clos Fourtet 1er Grand Cru Classé B 2003

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 4.5L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

One of the most sophisticated and elegant Bordeaux wines with very fine tannins that is full of charm and liveliness. More info

  • Quantity: 6 Bottles
  • Level: 1 high-shoulder, 1 base of neck, 4 into-neck
  • Label: 5 marked label, 1 slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
  • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé B
  • Producer/Owner: Philippe Cuvelier
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Clos Fourtet 1er Grand Cru Classé B serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Coq au vin, Filets de boeuf aux deux poivres, Volaille à l estragon.

Peak: Drink until 2026

  • Vintage score: 15/20
  • What the experts say...

    "It seems smudged at first but musters more clarity with aeration ¿ black cherries, dried violet and a slight balsamic note. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation. (...)" (R. Parker / N. Martin - 03/2013)

    Lot presentation
    Clos Fourtet 1er Grand Cru Classé B

    The wine

    The vines consist of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, and produce a powerful, distinguished wine. Clos Fourtet's wines develop delightful aromas of red fruit; on the palate, they are well-structured and full-bodied, with an excellent capacity to age.

    Information about domain Clos Fourtet

    Previously a fortified position that defended the village of Saint Emilion, Château Clos Fourtet is now a historic monument, still surrounded by walls. It has one of Saint Emilion's most remarkable cellars, hidden away in a series of underground chambers. For many years the property produced wines that did not express the full potential of the terroir. However, in 1998, thanks to the Lurton family, Clos de Fourtet's wines regained their true character. The property was bought by Philippe Cuvelier in 2001, the former boss of the Guilbert stationery and bookseller group. The consultant oenologist is Stéphane Derenoncourt.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 6 Bottles
    • Level: 1 high-shoulder, 1 base of neck, 4 into-neck
    • Label: 5 marked label, 1 slightly marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé B
    • Producer/Owner: Philippe Cuvelier
    • Vintage: 2003
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: Drink until 2026
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 19
    • Volume: 80000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet franc

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