Clos Fourtet
クロ・フルテ
Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate aging wines in ancient 13-hectare limestone caves beneath Saint-Émilion.
Premier Grand Cru Classé B of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet is a 22-hectare estate planted to 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. The property, founded in the Middle Ages as a defensive fort, has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 2001. Below the vineyards lie 13 hectares of limestone caves at 6–12 meters depth, where wines age for 14–18 months in 40–60% new oak barrels at a constant 13°C and 85–90% humidity, allowing steady, undisturbed evolution. The wines are mineral-driven, fresh, and opulent with a distinctive Clos Fourtet style prized for their limestone-sourced minerality and fine tannins.
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Who Is This For?
Wine lovers who seek elegant, mineral-driven Bordeaux with a strong sense of terroir and a distinctive cellar-aged character that rewards patience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What classification is Clos Fourtet?
- Clos Fourtet is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in the Saint-Émilion classification, one of the highest tiers in the appellation.
- Who owns Clos Fourtet today?
- Clos Fourtet has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 2001. Matthieu Cuvelier now manages the estate, continuing his father Philippe's pursuit of excellence.
- What grape varieties are used at Clos Fourtet?
- The estate is planted to 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, typical of the Saint-Émilion Right Bank style.
- What makes Clos Fourtet's cellar unique?
- Beneath the vineyards lie 13 hectares of ancient limestone quarry caves at 6–12 meters depth, providing constant temperature (13°C) and humidity (85–90%) ideal for aging up to 100,000 bottles.
- What is the second wine of Clos Fourtet?
- The second wine is called Closerie de Fourtet, with approximately 2,500 cases produced annually alongside 5,000 cases of the grand vin.