Clos Fourtet 1989
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Characteristics and tasting advice for Clos Fourtet 1989
Tasting
The Clos Fourtet 1989 reveals a remarkable aromatic intensity, enhanced by the characteristic freshness of its limestone terroir. On the palate, the harmony is perfect: power and freshness combine with tannins of great finesse, offering a long and persistent aromatic complexity.
A refined Premier Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion
The property
Perched for centuries on the heights of the historic town of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet embodies the region's heritage. Acquired in 2001 by the Cuvelier Family, the estate has established itself as a true icon of Saint-Émilion, offering wines with an intensely fruity texture, silky tannins of rare elegance, and a particularly unique aromatic expression.
The vineyard
A reference among the great wines of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet comes from a 22-hectare vineyard. Located at the top of the appellation, where the limestone comes to the surface, the vineyard benefits from optimal drainage. The predominance of limestone gives the wine a freshness, a minerality and a remarkable finesse, true signatures of this exceptional cru.
The vintage
The year 1989 benefited from ideal climatic conditions, with an early bud break and a homogeneous flowering at the end of May, heralding a generous harvest. The summer, hot and sunny, punctuated by stormy rains, favored an optimal maturation of the grapes, without water stress thanks to the limestone slab. The mid-veraison, recorded at the beginning of August, showed a significant advance on the norms. In September, perfect conditions allowed for serene harvests, from the 18th to the 28th. From the first juices, the exceptional potential of this vintage was revealed.
Vinification and aging
The grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks, with regular pump-overs. The maceration, lasting 25 to 30 days, is followed by a malolactic fermentation carried out in tank and in barrel. The aging continues for 15 months in new barrels, in the heart of an underground cellar, allowing the wine to develop all its complexity and elegance.
Blend
Merlot (85%)
Cabernet sauvignon (10%)
Cabernet franc (5%)
