Clos Fourtet 1982
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Merlot Saint-Émilion, France 1982
Clos Fourtet 1982 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Saint-Émilion, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £178.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Medium, savoury reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Saint-Émilion · France
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
gift · special occasion
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Clos Fourtet is a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, a status that was reconfirmed in the 2022 classification. Spanning 18.5 hectares, the vineyard is predominantly planted with Merlot [85%], complemented by 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, thriving in clay soils over limestone. The 1982 vintage presents a medium-bodied wine characterized by dried flowers, tobacco leaf, red cherries, herbs, and truffle notes.
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