Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Clos Fourtet |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc. |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98; The Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 96–98; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Decanter 96. Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé (Saint‑Émilion)
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, plum and cassis with graphite, crushed rock, menthol and violet notes; velvety yet structured tannins, cedar and dark chocolate on a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu/roast pork, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised soy-braised beef—umami-rich dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged ~14–18 months in oak (c.50% new), with minor amphora use.
Vineyard Info
20-hectare walled estate on clay-limestone plateau; Premier Grand Cru Classé (Right Bank), owned by the Cuvelier family; vines mostly Merlot with older replants since 1991.