2020 Clos Fourtet

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 95.2 points

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  3/28/2024 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 95 Points

  From the nose and initial palate I would guess with certainty this comes from Napa. Huge amounts of ripe plum and blackberry followed by cassis. Dense but fresh with plenty of cooling minerals. Really structured and clipped on the finish but not overly tannic. That element will require years to work out. I enjoyed but struggle with finding origin/place here.

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  1/6/2024 - Ramonee Confit Likes this wine: 99 Points

  Fabuleux, gouté en primeur je lui avais donné 95-96/100.
  Regouté hier, c'est une explosion de fruits! Pour moi bien meilleur que le grand 2022 99-100/100. En tout cas au niveau de Figeac, voire mieux.

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  8/12/2023 - MaineMark wrote:

  Background: Group of 5 Family members tasted 5 young 2020 Bordeaux, all from different AOCs. Wines Tasted: Clos Fourtet, Château Clinet, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Château Pontet-Canet, Château Brane-Cantenac.
  
  The Clour Fourtet was the universal least-favorite of the night, agreed without hesitation by all of us. Nothing wrong with it per se, and we would have been fine if served the wine, but compared to the others the flavors were incredibly muted and light. Tannins were harsh, and it came across as very acidic. None of us were able to call out any particular flavors. Given the pro reviews/scores one must assume this was shut down already and/or will improve significantly with age.

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  3/21/2023 - Jeff Leve wrote: 98 Points

  Scoring at the top of my range from my barrel scores, this is a majestic vintage for Clos Fourtet. With stunning levels of concentration, intensity, purity and sensuality, the wine paints your palate with layer after layer of black and red fruits. The velvet-drenched finish seals the deal with its seamless, mineral driven finish that builds, lingers and expands. Drink from 2026-2060.

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  3/6/2023 - Zweder wrote: 95 Points

  UGCB tasting Bordeaux 2020 Walkaround tasting so in general just short notes (Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam.): Beautiful and luxurious bouquet with dark berries and beautiful oak. Same on the palate, herbs and spices, beautiful acidity, sticky tannin and a great length.

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