Chateau Clos Fourtet 2005

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Clos Fourtet
Vintage	2005
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Slightly damaged
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin soiled
Drinkable	-2040
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

Clos Fourtet is on a roll, having produced a stunning wine in 2003, and an even more brilliant effort in 2005. Stephane Derenoncourt, the consulting oenologist, has plenty with which to work given the fact that this is a relatively large vineyard (50 acres) planted with 85% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc as well as a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. The inky/blue/purple-colored 2005 boasts an exceptional perfume of acacia flowers, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, graphite, scorched earth, and background oak. The wine possesses a full-bodied texture and abundant quantities of stunningly pure black fruits. The result is a sumptuous St.-Emilion of great concentration, intensity, and overall balance. This prodigious effort looks set for 25-30 years of evolution. Utterly awesome!

Winespectator (95)

Black in color. Blackberry, licorice and brewed coffee aromas follow through to a full body, with a wonderful concentration of fruit, a great texture and polished, silky tannins. Goes on for minutes.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (9)