Appellations
Clos Fourtet 2010
St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B
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Although this superb 2010 is built differently, it is as impressive as the extravagant 2009 and the prodigious 2005. A blend of 85% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc made from yields of 31 hectoliters per hectare, with 14.5% natural alcohol, Stephane Derenoncourt is the consulting winemaker. One can not say enough about what proprietor Philippe Cuvelier has accomplished at Clos Fourtet over the last decade turning a perennial underachiever into one of the great wines of Bordeaux. Production from this 50-acre vineyard is nearly 4,000 cases. The inky/purple-hued 2010 displays a beautiful bouquet of incense, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, licorice and camphor. Full-bodied and opulent with more tannin and glycerin than the massive 2009, the 2010, while less sumptuous than the 2009, is a huge effort that is undoubtedly capable of lasting 30+ years. Score: 95 - 97 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 04 May 2011 |
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An opulent but lifted nose of pure black plums, floral notes and talc. Quite mineral with lots of black fruit. Nice balance. Attractive and stylish. Score: 93 - 96 Albany Vintners, - Date: 29 April 2011 |
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Deep purple in colour, the Clos Fourtet has a very opulent bouquet with lifted black fruits laced with liquorice and mint. The palate is full-bodied with a ripe, oaky entry, missing a little freshness at the moment though there is a pleasing linearity on the persistent finish. This will show much better in bottle. Tasted April 2011. (90-92+ Points) Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2011 |
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Very dark, lustrous crimson. Very interesting and intriguing nose with, already, many layers. Toast, orange peel, lustrous sheen, something akin to coconut milk (but not the cheap sheen of too-obvious American oak). Very winning and engaging. Breadth and length. Dry but not drying finish. Very vital on the finish - and long too. Score: 17 - 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2034 Date: 14 April 2011 |
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Outstanding effort. One of the best from this estate. Could be a great buy. Dense, round, perfumed fruit. Lovely texture and weight. Balancing freshness and long, persistent finish. Score: 18 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2040 Date: 01 April 2011 |
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Beautifully polished, with rounded enticing blueberry, raspberry and black cherry fruit that all glides through the spice-tinged finish. Suave and very long, with the structure already embedded. Score: 92 - 95 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 31 January 2011 |