Le Clos Fourtet 2015 est un vin rouge, classé Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B, produit par le Château Clos Fourtet et issu du célèbre plateau calcaire. L'assemblage de cette année est dominé à 88 % par le merlot, complété par 10 % de cabernet sauvignon et 2 % de cabernet franc. Cela représente une proportion de cabernet sauvignon plus élevée que d'habitude pour ce vignoble, une caractéristique qui se reflète clairement dans la structure du vin.
Le taux d’alcool est de 14 %. Le vin est concentré, bien mûr mais sans lourdeur.
Le sol calcaire souterrain confère au vin la fraîcheur et les tanins délicats qui font la renommée du Clos Fourtet, et le millésime 2015 y ajoute une richesse gustative sans pour autant brouiller les contours. La production s’est élevée à 4 417 caisses.
La robe de ce vin mûr est rouge aux reflets violets et révèle des notes mentholées, de fruits rouges (cerise), de moka, de chocolat et d’épices d’Asie. C’est un vin moyennement corsé, aux tanins adoucis, avec une finale longue, équilibrée et élégante.
Il se dégustera idéalement jusqu’en 2042.
Robert Parker (94)
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Clos Fourtet has lifted menthol notes on the nose over a core of chocolate-covered cherries, dried mulberries, baked plums and potpourri plus a touch of cloves. Medium-bodied and very firm with lovely ripe, fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, it finishes long and perfumed.
James Suckling (96)
Blueberry, stone, mineral and dried-flower aromas follow through to a full body. Silky and polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows finesse, and polished with such sensitivity. Superb finish. Drink in 2022 but already a joy to taste.
Rene Gabriel (17)
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.
BOW (8.5)
Falstaff (94)
Dark ruby in colour with an opaque core, purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, aromas of delicate nougat and ripe plum, underlaid with blackberry fruit, a hint of tangerine zest and fine herbal spice. The freshly structured palate is lean with red cherry notes and fine fruit expression on the minerally finish. Already well developed and drinkable, recommend decanting for two hours, the wine also has the potential for further ageing.
Wine Enthusiast (96)
Situated against the walls of Saint-Émilion, this estate is producing impressive wines like this vintage with its balance of acidity and opulent, ripe black fruits. Freshness and richness combine in this wine that has a powerful structure that will let it age for many years.
Jane Anson (96)
This feels exuberantly young, with ripe fleshy damson and blackberry fruits, balanced by a measured slow-build of acidity, giving precision and restraint. Touch of smoked caramel, even a flash of crème de cassis heat, set against oyster shell and saffran, and the complex interplay of flavour and texture that makes Clos Fourtet such an exceptional wine. 60% new oak, Stephane Derenoncourt and Jean-Claude Berrouet consultants.
