Clos Fourtet 2020

Château Clos Fourtet is a Premier Grand Cru Classé and occupies an outstanding location directly at the gates of Saint-Émilion on the famous limestone plateau. The sparse, limestone-rich soils provide distinctive minerality, freshness and structure. Merlot dominates the cuvée and brings dense ripe fruit, fullness and silky tannins, while Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon add tension, spice and further depth. Stylistically, Clos Fourtet’s wines stand for the union of power and elegance: dark berries, floral notes, fine herbal spice and precise, lively acidity define them. Careful handwork in the vineyard, meticulous selection and precise vinification make Château Clos Fourtet one of the benchmarks for long-lived, terroir-driven Saint-Émilion wines.

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.