Clos Fourtet 2022

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 - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2022 Château Clos Fourtet is crafted from 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak with the balance in once-used barrels. Intensely aromatic, it reveals black cherries, black raspberries, scorched earth, graphite, white flowers and truffle-like minerality. Medium- to full-bodied with flawless balance, silky texture and ultra-fine tannins, it is one of the most seamless and elegant wines of the vintage. Cellar for 10 years to fully appreciate its extraordinary potential.

97 Points - Decanter

Beautifully perfumed with aromas of roses and violets, the 2022 Clos Fourtet immediately captivates with elegance and precision. Crushed stone, graphite and saline minerality define the palate, while lively acidity, refined tannins and a powerful core of dark fruit emerge gradually with air. Sophisticated and impeccably balanced, it is a superb expression of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. Produced from yields of 36 hl/ha, the wine was aged for 14–18 months using 40% new barrels, 58% second-fill barrels and 2% amphorae.

97 Points - James Suckling

Exceptionally aromatic, offering notes of iron, chalk, lead pencil and fresh currants. Medium- to full-bodied with polished, beautifully integrated tannins, the wine combines freshness, precision and remarkable length. Subtle hints of basil and thyme add complexity to this refined blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Château Clos Fourtet has emerged as an exceptional wine, displaying aromas of rose, plum, dark berries, licorice and spice. Medium- to full-bodied with a seamless, enveloping texture, it offers a fleshy core of fruit supported by velvety tannins and a long finish marked by vibrant minerality and saline freshness. Aged for 18 months in a combination of new barrels, used barrels and amphorae, it is a beautifully complete expression of the estate's limestone terroir.