Clos Fourtet 2019

A Premier Grand Cru Classé B from Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet is renowned for its limestone plateau terroir and remarkable elegance. It reveals aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, graphite, cedar, dark chocolate, and subtle baking spice. Richly concentrated yet impeccably refined, it delivers velvety tannins, vibrant freshness, exceptional precision, and a remarkably long finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, mushroom risotto, black truffle dishes, aged Comté, or braised short ribs.

98 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The 2019 Château Clos Fourtet is a ripe, beautifully structured wine that combines concentrated blackberry fruit with the freshness that defines the vintage. Dense and powerful yet remarkably balanced, it possesses outstanding depth and exceptional long-term aging potential.

97 Points - Decanter

Initially reserved, the 2019 Clos Fourtet gradually reveals impressive depth and structure. Concentrated cassis and blueberry fruit unfold slowly across the palate as finely etched tannins tighten with precision. A superb Clos Fourtet that stands alongside the outstanding 2018, demonstrating the estate's ability to thrive in Bordeaux's increasingly hot and dry vintages.

97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Château Clos Fourtet is another outstanding Right Bank wine, sourced from the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion. Aromas of black cherry, currant, mulberry, scorched earth, chalk, roasted herbs, licorice and white flowers lead to a rich, full-bodied palate with exceptional concentration, broad yet refined tannins and flawless balance. Built for the long term, it should be cellared for a decade and enjoyed from 2032 onward.

96 Points - James Suckling

A beautiful core of ripe fruit is layered with deep dark chocolate nuances, creating a full-bodied wine with impressive concentration, ripe tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Powerful yet refined, it promises outstanding development with time.

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2019 Château Clos Fourtet opens with aromas of wild berries, pencil shavings, vine smoke, black truffle and violets. Medium- to full-bodied and seamlessly balanced, it offers a concentrated core of fruit supported by beautifully refined tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish. Elegant, complete and deeply expressive of its limestone terroir, it is another brilliant release from this historic estate.

95 Points - Wine Spectator

Rich flavors of dark cherry, plum and boysenberry compote are lifted by an unusual brightness for the vintage. Notes of licorice root and applewood add complexity, while a persistent chalky minerality brings precision and structure through the finish. Crafted from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this is a superbly balanced Saint-Émilion. Best from 2025 onward.