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Clos Fourtet 2003 (1.5L)

Clos Fourtet 2003 (1.5L)

Item Number: 13724

Price per Bottle: $299.99

Price per Bottle (Case): $290.00

Price per Case: $1,740.00

Bottles per Case: 6

Size: 1.5L

Bottle(s)

Country of Origin:	FRANCE
Region of Country:	Bordeaux
Appellation:	St. Emilion
Vintage:	2003
Winery:	Chateau Clos Fourtet
Type:	Red Wine
Varietal:	Merlot
Characteristics:	Dry, Medium- to Full-Bodied, Long Finish
Years Drinkable:	2008 - 2026
Parker Score:	94
Parker Review:	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.
Steve Tanzer Score:	90
Steve Tanzer Review:	Dark red. Explosive aromas of currant and plum jam, game and leather. Downright velvety in the mouth, with compelling sweetness of fruit and pliancy of texture. The ripe plummy flavor is joined by chocolate and leather on the fairly tannic finish. Approachable already, this should gain in complexity with another few years of bottle aging.
Wine Spectator Score:	93
Wine Spectator Review:	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.

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