Avis professionnels
James Suckling (95)
94-95
A pretty and crunchy wine with a chalky sensation that gives it a polished texture and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied. Shows potential.
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
92-94
Based on 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Clos Fourtet was harvested up until October 11 and is resting in 40% new barrels, with the balance in once-used barrels. It offers a terrific limestone character in its red and black berry fruits, alongside notes of sappy flowers, rose, and graphite. These all carry to a medium-bodied Saint-Émilion with a balanced, pure, and elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish.
Falstaff (94)
Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening, dark berry fruit, a hint of liquorice, a hint of juniper and wood savouriness, multi-faceted, attractive bouquet. Full-bodied, elegant, red cherry, fine tannins, finesse-rich acidity structure, long-lasting, fresh and mineral, sure maturity and certain ageing potential, silky, charming style.
Vinous (95)
93-95
The 2024 Clos Fourtet is a gorgeous, elegant wine. Medium in body, with terrific persistence and notable purity, Clos Fourtet impresses with its balance more than anything else. Dark blue fruits, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs open first, all framed by bright chalky notes that lend freshness. In 2024, Clos Fourtet is built more on persistence than overt textural richness, as has been the case in some recent vintages. Tasted two times.
