Clos Fourtet 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Red 2008

Clos Fourtet Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 2008

112.00 € Tax included

Clos Fourtet 2008 is a great Bordeaux wine and 1st Grand Cru classé "B" of Saint-Emilion. In this classic vintage, Clos Fourtet offers a very beautiful wine, deep and intense, and of superb finesse.

Located on the top of the Saint-Emilion plateau, Clos Fourtet has belonged to Philippe Cuvelier since 2001 and is managed by his son Matthieu.Jean-Claude Berrouet and Stéphane Derenoncourt for the winemaking.

Find the wines of Clos Fourtet currently on sale at La Bouteille Dorée as well as a fine selection of Saint-Emilion wines and in particular several old vintages of this great appellation on the right bank of the Bordeaux vineyards.

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Data sheet

Vintage
2008
Bottle size
Bottle 0.75L
Packaging
1 bottle
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Area
Saint-Emilion
Colour
Red
Type
Red
Classification
Grand Cru Classé
Location
On the highest slopes of the west of Saint-Emilion.
Acreage
19 ha.
Soils
Clay-limestone.
Age of vines
25 years.
Yield
Planting density of 6,000 vines/hectare.
Prevalent grapes
Merlot
Grape varieties
Merlot 83%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 8%.
Serving temperature
16°C-18°C
Drink from
Today
Drink until
2032
Amateur
Grands crus amateur
Rating - Hachette
1*.
Rating - Robert Parker
92/100.
Availability
Next day delivery