Closerie Fourtet St Emilion Gcc 2nd Wine 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Closerie Fourtet
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
major critics focus scores on Clos Fourtet grand vin. )

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit (blackberry, plum), spice and vanilla. Generous, balanced palate with good fat, firm ripe tannins and warm oak; long, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, tournedos, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue short ribs, beef rendang, soy/umami-glazed mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-berry fermentation in small temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; manual punch-downs; 21–30 day maceration; malolactic in vat/barrel; aged 12–18 months in oak (portion new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Clos Fourtet (Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé). Owned by the Cuvelier family since 2001; single-clos estate ~18–22 ha on clay-limestone soils; managed with sustainable/biodynamic practices.