Chateau Clos Fourtet 2003

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Clos Fourtet
Vintage	2003
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2008-2026
Stock	0
Volume	3,0
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2008-2026
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

This estate has come back strongly under new ownership, and the quality of the wines now exhibits the tremendous potential of this extraordinary terroir on the limestone plateau just outside the walls of St.-Emilion. Sampled three times from bottle, the 2003 Clos Fourtet is the finest wine I have ever tasted from this estate. Made in a full-bodied, extravagantly rich style, it is just beginning to close down, but it is easy to see the layers of concentrated black cherry, plum, and licorice-infused fruit. There is also a subtle hint of charcoal as well as loads of mineral, flower, blackberry, and creme de cassis characteristics. This full-flavored, opulent, glycerin-filled 2003 offers impressive richness, silky tannin, and a long, 45+ second finish. It will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink well for two decades or more.

Winespectator (93)

Superclean with blackberry, violets, dark chocolate and hints of oak. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe tannins and a long, long finish. Gorgeous. Tight and structured. Best after 2009. 3,500 cases made. –JS

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.