Clos Fourtet 1994

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 limestone outcrops, the vineyard benefits from optimal drainage. The predominance of limestone gives the wine a freshness, minerality, and remarkable finesse, true signatures of this exceptional cru.

The vintage

February was marked by heavy rains, followed by a drier and milder March, promoting early bud break. The first half of April saw the return of precipitation, before temperatures rose from May, providing ideal conditions for vine growth. Despite some rain in September, the end of maturation took place under good conditions, allowing a harvest of grapes in excellent health.

Vinification and aging

The grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks, with regular pump-overs. The maceration, lasting 25 to 30 days, is followed by malolactic fermentation carried out in tank and barrel. Aging continues for 16 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 (15%)