Chateau Clos Fourtet 2003

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Clos Fourtet
Millésime	2003
Pays	France
Région	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Raisin	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume
État	Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2008-2026
Stock	0
Volume
État	Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2008-2026
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

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.