Clos Fourtet St Emilion Gcc 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Fourtet
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 7%, Cabernet Franc 3%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 96; James Suckling 95; Jeb Dunnuck 93-95; Wine Advocate (Kelley) 93-95; Decanter 93; Wine Spectator 92; Falstaff 91

Tasting Note
Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violets, truffle and dark chocolate; medium–full body, lively acidity, refined ripe tannins, saline minerality and a long, sapid finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, rich Cantonese braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled vats with a portion saignée; ~15% malolactic in barrel; aged 16–18 months in ~50–60% new French oak, with a small portion in amphora.

Vineyard Info
Clos Fourtet is a historic 1er Grand Cru Classé estate on Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau. Purchased and reinvested by Philippe Cuvelier around 1999–2001, the estate is managed by the Cuvelier family and focuses on Merlot-dominant terroir expressions.