Other

Barrel Sample

Clos Fourtet

Saint-Émilion · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Saint-Émilion
Appellation
Saint-Émilion
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas · cordeiro · queijos curados · caças

Rated vintages

  • 201294 pts

    93–95. Barrel sample. Powerful and concentrated, this is a firmly textured wine with a dark, solid, dense character. The palate balances fine acidity and fruit with a dark, brooding structure.

  • 200891 pts

    90-92 Barrel sample. Austere and mineral, this is a tight wine, held by bonds of tannin. The structure is based upon dark plum skins, as well as potentially rich fruit.