Château Clos Fourtet
Sep 23, 2026
Château Clos Fourtet
Premier Grand Cru Classé distinction: limestone plateau majesty, ancient underground quarries, and velvety Saint-Émilion finesse.
Premier Grand Cru Classé Excellence of Saint-Émilion
Perched right at the gates of the historic village of Saint-Émilion, Château Clos Fourtet is an iconic Premier Grand Cru Classé estate. Situated on a magnificent limestone plateau with vines rooted directly above ancient subterranean quarries, the Cuvelier family crafts Merlot-dominant masterpieces of exceptional aromatic purity, minerality, and monumental cellaring power.
- Premier Grand Cru Classé estate situated at the highest point of the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau
- Unique underground limestone cellar system maintaining perfect natural aging conditions
- Merlot-centric blends supported by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon for structural elegance
- Includes both Grand Vin library vintages and the elegant second wine, La Closerie de Fourtet
The Château Clos Fourtet Collection
Upcoming Premier Grand Cru Classé Releases
La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2010
Charming second wine of Clos Fourtet. Expressive black cherry, dark plum compote, violet floral accents, and smooth limestone minerality.
Château Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classé 2014
Refined Right Bank vintage. Concentrated black raspberry, graphite, dried sage, sweet tobacco, and finely structured tannins.
Château Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classé 2011
Matured library release. Deep cassis, forest floor complexity, leather, dark chocolate, and silky, integrated finish.
Château Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classé 2010
Legendary 100-point potential vintage. Monumental dark fruit, truffled earth, espresso bean, and exquisite limestone structure.
