CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1996
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1996
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1996
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1996
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1996
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1996
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1996

CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1996

Wine 1996 1er Grand Cru Classé B Bordeaux Saint Emilion
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92 / 100
La Revue du Vin de France January - 2003
La Revue du Vin de France
Green Guide 2003
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89 / 100
Jean-Marc Quarin April - 1999
Jean-Marc Quarin
On one of the three occasions when I tasted the Clos Fourtet 1996 in bottle, I rated it exceptional (90 points). The colour is a saturated dark ruby. The nose offers sweet black raspberries and blackberries blended with aromas of toasted oak and flowers. It is fleshy, surprisingly expansive and forward-looking for a 1996, with low acidity and a long, layered and fruity finish. The tannin is ripe, so the fruit asserts itself and the wine is seductive and charming. This wine possesses the weight, richness and extract necessary to last 15 to 20 years, but it should be drunk early. I would not be surprised if readers find my score too conservative based on the quality of this wine. Expected maturity: 2003-2018.
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89 / 100
Wine Spectator March - 2007
Wine Spectator
Blackberry, dark chocolate and cigar box aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a medium finish. A lot of wood showing on the finish. But a very good wine.
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89 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate April - 1999
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
On one of the three occasions I tasted the 1996 Clos Fourtet from bottle I rated it outstanding (90 points). The colour is a saturated dark ruby. The nose offers up sweet black raspberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with toasty oak and floral scents. It is fleshy, surprisingly expansive and forward for a 1996, with low acidity, and a long, multilayered, fruit-driven finish. The tannin is ripe, and thus the fruit comes forward and the wine is seductive and charming. This wine possesses the weight, richness, and extract to last for 15-20 years, but it should be drinkable early. I would not be surprised for readers to feel my score is too conservative based on how well this wine is showing.
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Vintage Wine  1996
Classification St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classé B
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint Emilion
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Clos Fourtet
Clos Fourtet

Château Clos Fourtet is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the commune of Saint Emilion in Gironde. The grand vin Clos Fourtet is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B of Saint-Emilion.

Clos Fourtet currently has nearly 18.7 hectares of vines. Its terroir is naturally drained with clay-limestone soil. The vines are 25 years old on average. The harvest is carried out following great winemaking traditions with hand-picking, while respecting the environment through the use of organic fertilizers. The grape variety composition consists of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

The best wines from Château Clos Fourtet are the 1945 wines, the 1949 and 1953 vintages, the 1962 vintage, the grand crus from 1982 and 1989. Finally, the 1990 vintage, 2005 and 2009 wines are exceptional.

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