2012 Chateau Clos Fourtet ‘Closerie de Clos Fourtet’, Saint Emilion Grand CruThe Merlot at Clos Fourtet put in a great performance in this 2012 vintage, as it did in 1998. The wine was produced from fresh, healthy grapes at full ripeness.

The 20 hectares are farmed organically and the domain offers a structured range of different wines

Proprietress Silvia Imparato indulged in wine as a hobby until she decided to rebuild her family’s vineyards in Montevetrano

To further supplement our case production

This maintains a pure style with bright fruit and a fine texture

and hit the jackpot with brilliant daughter Laurence

then racked off lees and 100% barrel aged for 18 months in 33% new oak

A robust and classic NSG in the making

that of the grandchildren

who managed to fulfill his greatest dream: to create a winery capable of harvesting the fruits of the earth and transform them into emotions with matchless flavor

de-stemmed

with a strong emphasis on canopy management

The point is not to produce green or vegetal Cabernet Franc but to find that perfect razor’s edge maturity that privileges the varietal’s earthiness and spiciness while showing off the fruit and elegance at the same time