1988 Clos Fourtet
Community Tasting Note
PSPatrick wrote:
Thursday, February 4, 2021 - Virtual right bank Bordeaux tasting (blind). (Skype): Wine 1 of 6. A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, supposedly. 12.5% ABV.
Medium to dark garnet colour. Red fruit, red cherry, leather, tobacco, some chocolate, spices, herbaceous notes, and balsamic notes, with average concentration and average to good length. The Cabernet Franc shines through. Initially, the lively acidity was quite prominent and the partly resolved tannin fairly chewy, and the medium-bodied wine was very demanding on its own. Later in the evening, after the wine had warmed up and had breathed a little, the acidity and tannin tamed, and the wine became harmonious, in particular paired with food (steak tartare on day one and filet mignon on day two). By day three, it was smooth and balanced, with well-integrated acidity and tannin. Drink now with careful aeration. Pair with a steak.
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