Clos Fourtet St Emilion Gcc 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Fourtet
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 86%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc 4%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown 92–94); Wine Spectator 95 (WS Top 100 of 2020, #78); James Suckling 94; Jancis Robinson ~15/20

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum and cassis with violet, truffle, dark chocolate and graphite. Medium–full body, plush ripe fruit, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, spicy mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, soy‑braised beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Destemmed fermentation in stainless vats, malolactic in barrel; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈60% new).

Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé B on Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau; 19–20 ha. Owned by the Cuvelier family since 2001; Stéphane Derenoncourt consultant; vineyard moving toward biodynamic practices since 2018.