Clos Fourtet

Located at the entrance of Saint-Emilion facing the church, on a beautiful terroir of clay and limestone, Clos Fourtet is a magnificent Saint Emilion 1st Grand Cru Classé B. The vineyard covers 20 hectares. The property was bought from the Lurton family in 2001 by Philippe Cuvelier, who also owns Château Poujeaux in Moulis. The grape varieties are 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc on a planted area of 18 hectares with 25-year-old vines. The wines produced are elegant and classic, with sweet and fruity tannins, sometimes with hints of spice. His second wine is Closerie de Fourtet. 12bouteilles recommend the Château Clos Fourtet wines one of our favorites, a sublime 1st Grand Cru Classé at an attractive price.