2022, Clos Fourtet, SAINT-ÉMILION, 1er Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon Situated in the heart of Saint Emilion, close to Canon, this is one of the great vineyards of the appellation. The 2022 is 91% Merlot, 4% cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 Clos Fourtet has a gorgeous bouquet you could lose yourself in, with crushed strawberry, orange blossom and bunches of violet. The 40% new oak is extremely well integrated. The palate is refined with

Needs more time to fully integrate

***91-94 Jasper Morris MW

Breaking down how they got here

The 1er cru Les Chenevottes is located near the prestigious Montrachet

Broad-shouldered and seamless

raspberry preserves and warm blackcurrants notions with suggestions of chocolate mint

bringing a moreish juiciness and you can scrape your tongue against the pumice stone texture

pencil shavings courtesy of the Cabernet Sauvignon

Lemon and lime notes

pencil shavings

Lovely density and unctuousness on the palate

all Cabernet Franc here is massal selection from Lafleur