Clos Fourtet
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
PHILIPPE CUVELIER
An illustrious vineyard at the gateway to Saint-Emilion
A STORY
In few words
Located next to the village of Saint-Emilion, at the foot of the collegiate church and the Great Wall, Clos Fourtet has always been an elite first great growth.
The wines are made from Merlot, Saint-Emilion’s distinctive grape variety, grown on the plateau on claylimestone soil, and traditionally aged in barrel in former stone quarries. Their aromatic purity and precision on the palate is a reflection of this outstanding terroir.
In 2001, the Cuvelier family took over Clos Fourtet and invested in the estate to help it achieve its full potential. Their hard work and high standards propelled the wines among the very best in the appellation. Their approach to high-precision viticulture and commitments to protecting the environment have resulted in a wine in keeping with the times.
At the head
The Château Managers
Matthieu CUVELIER
Managing Director
Emmanuel de SAINT SALVY
Technical Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
21 ha
Production
50,000 bottles
Geology
Clay-limestone
Grape Varieties
85 % Merlot, 9 % Cabernet Franc, 6 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing
14 to 18 months in underground cellars
New barrels: 40% new barrels, 58% barrels used for one previous vintage, 2% earthenware jars
Second wine
La Closerie de Fourtet
Contact
Clos Fourtet
1 Châtelet Sud - 33330 Saint-Émilion
