LA CLOSERIE DE FOURTET 2019
Le Clos Fourtet is located in Saint-Emilion , in the Bordeaux region. It was classified Premier Grand Cru Classé in the classification of Saint-Emilion. Formerly called Camp Fourtet (“Little Fort”), it was designed to protect the city of Saint-Emilion in the Middle Ages. Winemaking at the property began in the 18th century. Clos Fourtet underwent several changes of ownership during the 20th century before being bought by the Cuvelier family in 2001. The vineyard extends over 20 hectares in one piece and is managed through sustainable management with the use of biological treatments and biodynamic methods, not certified. The estate's soils are naturally fertilized by their cows and the ecosystem is reinforced by the presence of wild flowers and shrubs.
La Closerie de Fourtet is the second wine of Clos Fourtet. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot . The grapes are harvested in whole berries then transferred to the winery, in small stainless steel vats, by gravity. Manual pigeages are carried out so that the grape skins and seeds release aromas, tannins and color. Fermentation lasts 25 to 30 days followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels. The aging lasts 12 to 15 months in barrels of which approximately 70% are new.
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
NB: The labels of these bottles are slightly damaged, they show traces of friction with other bottles which in no way affect the quality of the wine.