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Clos Fourtet 2014
St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B
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The 2014 Clos Fourtet has developed a very perfumed bouquet with pure black cherry, raspberry and mineral aromas that seem very precise and relatively sophisticated compared to its Saint Emilion peers. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red cherry and cranberry fruit, the tannins both fine but firm. This is a supremely well-focused Clos Fourtet, perhaps one that shows more restraint than previous vintages, yet there is genuine focus and intensity towards the almost piercing finish with vivid black, mineral-soaked fruit. This is a superb Clos Fourtet that transcends the promise from barrel. Score: 94 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2045 Date: 31 March 2017 |
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The richness and decadence of this are so pretty. Medium to full body and firm and silky tannins. Juicy and long. Flavorful. Needs time to soften. Austerity will turn to great beauty. Try in 2020. Score: 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 13 February 2017 |
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A sleek, lean cat, with distilled currant and raspberry fruit that races from start to finish, maintaining tension throughout thanks to a riveting chalky spine. A light floral hint hangs in the background. Should develop into a perfumy beauty with time. Best from 2022 through 2035. #62 Wine Spectator Top 100 wines of 2017 Score: 95 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2022-2035 Date: 11 January 2017 |
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The 2014 Clos Fourtet is one of the highlights of the vintage. Super-finessed and gracious to the core, the 2014 presents a super-intriguing array of lavender, mint, violet, herb and blue stone fruits. Veins of cool, saline-infused minerals give the wine its energy and length. At its essence, the 2014 is a deceptively mid-weight, refined St.-Emilion built on weightless energy, tension and class. Hints of lavender, cloves, white pepper and savory herbs reappear on the finish, adding lift and precision. In 2014, Clos Fourtet is a true stand out, as well as one of the classiest, most understated wines of the year. The blend is 89% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times. Score: 93 - 96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 05 May 2015 |
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Beautifully fragrant with floral minerally notes. In the mouth is is supple and very pure with a fine, very appealing almost chalky texture that recalls the limestone terroir of this estate. Beautiful balance. Score: 93 - 95 Albany Vintners, - Date: 24 April 2015 |
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