Finishes extremely long and spicy
Aged in new French oak barrels
heady Saint-Émilion delivers the goods
It's a little closed in terms of aroma but it's all in there just waiting to blossom - excellent concentration of fruit and density without heaviness - a mid-weight classic
Based on 71% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Franc that hit 13
2023 Clos Fourtet Saint-Emilion (Pre-Arrival) Mosel Finishes extremely long and spicy94 96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck "Checking in as 87% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, raised in 50 60% new oak, the 2023 Clos Fourtet has a beautiful limestone driven style in its red and blue fruits as well as floral and chalky nuances that emerge with time in the glass. Medium bodied, incredibly well balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has fine tannins and outstanding length, as well as a gorgeous limestone character. It's a