2004 Clos Fourtet St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2004
Clos Fourtet (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Truffle, cigar box, tobacco, licorice, plum and coffee bean create the complex aromatics. Soft, silky black cherries, licorice, spice and minerality in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 4,091 Views Tasted Nov 30, 2014Medium/full bodied, round, supple, soft textured, with chocolate, red plums and blackberries. This is already starting to open and show well. 3,414 Views Tasted Jan 17, 2013 |
When to Drink Clos Fourtet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos Fourtet is much better with at least 10-15 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Clos Fourtet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 12-35 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Clos Fourtet with Wine and Food Pairings
Clos Fourtet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Clos Fourtet is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Clos Fourtet is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.