La Closerie de Fourtet

Saint-Émilion Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

9.260 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Jusden Aumand

Good, just good. The time window could be holding it back right now.

Good, just good. The time window could be holding it back right now.

May 21st, 2017
Lee Lightfoot

Great 2ndlabel value

Great 2ndlabel value

Dec 27th, 2016
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

8.9

Yum yum. Needs time and lots of it. Somewhat shut down

Yum yum. Needs time and lots of it. Somewhat shut down

Dec 27th, 2016
John Sweeney

Still hitting on all cylinders... I love this, one of the best '09's consistently. #bordeaux #stemilion #2009 #bordeauxwines

Still hitting on all cylinders... I love this, one of the best '09's consistently. #bordeaux #stemilion #2009 #bordeauxwines

Aug 22nd, 2015
John Sweeney

This wine is so F'ing good! Every time I open a bottle I'm blown away by how delicious it is. #bordeaux #wine #stemilion #2009

This wine is so F'ing good! Every time I open a bottle I'm blown away by how delicious it is. #bordeaux #wine #stemilion #2009

Jan 17th, 2015
Thijs Hendriks

La Closerie de Fourtet

La Closerie de Fourtet

Apr 27th, 2023
Henrik Poulsen

Ch. Clos Fourtet 1929 (bottled in Denmark by Niels Jensen & Co.)

Ch. Clos Fourtet 1929 (bottled in Denmark by Niels Jensen & Co.)

Mar 20th, 2016
MRM
9.5

Excellent once again!

Excellent once again!

Jun 15th, 2017
Richard Gross

Fully mature. Ready to drink. Probably as good as it's going to get. Soft tannins, earthy fruit, medium body. Well balanced.

Fully mature. Ready to drink. Probably as good as it's going to get. Soft tannins, earthy fruit, medium body. Well balanced.

Feb 25th, 2016
Barron Nydam

Fruit forward with a charcoal finish. Wonderful now and good to cellar for years

Fruit forward with a charcoal finish. Wonderful now and good to cellar for years

Dec 11th, 2014