2005 Clos Fourtet, St Emilion, Bordeaux spirit Since his father’s time

Since his father’s time

This would be a perfect match with hard cheeses or game meats

eclipsing even its fabulous 2005 predecessor

The fine mousse aids textural complexity

The palate has a grapier taste to it on first approach

2005 Clos Fourtet, St Emilion, Bordeaux spirit Since his father’s timeThe 2005 Clos Fourtet was picked between September 26 and October 11 at 35 hl ha. This has an outstanding bouquet with vivacious red fruit, brimming with crushed stone, a dash of tobacco and orange rind. Very cohesive and focused. There is a slight Rhne like personality at almost two decades old. The palate is medium bodied and very harmonious with white pepper infused black fruit, hints of sage and a chalky finish. I am not quite as effusive as