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.
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged ~14–18 months in oak (c.50% new), with minor amphora use.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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)