Clos Fourtet 2019 is a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B from 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. The estate’s technical sheet records harvest from 24 September to 10 October and a wine shaped by deep colour, freshness and chalky structure.
WINEMAKING: whole, uncrushed berries were fermented in small temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, with extraction by manual pigeage. Ageing ran for 14 to 18 months: 50% new French oak, 48% one-year barrels and 2% terracotta amphora, adding precision without turning the wine into an oak exercise.
FOOD PAIRING: decant young bottles for around two hours and serve slightly cool in a large Bordeaux glass. Roast lamb, beef rib, duck breast, mushroom-rich dishes and aged Comté all suit the wine’s depth and controlled finish.
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