Bordeaux
Clos Fourtet - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Grape variety: 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 96/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
With its impeccable balance and magical elegance, the 2021 Red Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru embodies the freshness of the vintage, enhanced by refined sophistication and a thrilling limestone character. Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World, highlights its deep, mineral-driven aromas, taut and linear structure, and vibrant energy. The palate impresses with remarkable freshness, depth, and a long, savory finish that showcases Clos Fourtet’s signature finesse. Rated 96/100 by Olivier Poussier, this is a true benchmark for the estate.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Fermentation in whole grapes, without crushing, in small temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 22 to 30 days, with manual punching of the cap. Malolactic fermentation in vats, amphorae and barrels. Aged for 14 to 18 months, 50% in new barrels, 48% in 2-wine barrels and 2% in amphorae.Color:
Intense, dark garnet red.Nose:
Aromas of red and black fruits punctuated by mineral notes.Palate:
Elegant and precise, with vibrant, concentrated flavors, this wine is taut and racy, showcasing remarkable freshness and a beautifully savory finish.
Temperature:
Serve at 14-16°C in a large glass.Food and wine pairing:
Roast pigeon and carrot cromesquis, roast lamb fillet and buckwheat risotto, roast duck breast with blackcurrants.Cellar aging:
From now until 2040.
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Clos Fourtet, Saint-Émilion’s top Premier Grand Cru Classé, dominates the village’s limestone plateau, producing one of Bordeaux’s greatest wines—unmatched in elegance and depth.