2009 Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 94

The 2009 Clos Fourtet was picked between September 28 and October 13 at 34 hl/ha. It offers quite precocious red berry fruit on the nose, hints of kirsch and marmalade, attractively balanced with a background figgy aroma. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a silver line of acidity. Perhaps there is a touch of Brettanomyces, but it is very minor and does not subdue the fruit. Boasting impressive weight and girth on the finish, this is a wonderful Clos Fourtet that is just hitting its stride. Tasted at the Vinous Icons 2009 Bordeaux tasting in Miami in November 2024. [Neal Martin, 01/05/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045

Robert Parker 95

The 2009 Clos Fourtet is medium to deep garnet colored and opens on a medicinal/Band-Aid note, giving way to appealing baked red and black fruit notes with touches of dried herbs, tree bark, chargrill and a ferrous waft. The palate is full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and plenty of muscular fruit, finishing earthy and just a little hard. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 22/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035