{"product_id":"2018-clos-fourtet","title":"2018 Clos Fourtet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos Fourtet is one of Saint-Émilion's historic estates, named Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1955. Owned by the Cuvelier family since 2001, its 22-hectare walled vineyard sits on the limestone plateau just steps from the village of Saint-Émilion. 2018 is one of the great Right Bank vintages of recent decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-hectare walled vineyard on the celebrated limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, with clay-limestone topsoil over limestone subsoil and an extensive system of underground cellars carved into the rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plot-by-plot fermentation, malolactic in barrel, aged 16-18 months in French oak barrels with a significant proportion of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex bouquet of black cherry, plum, violet, cedar and a chalky mineral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and elegant, with polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with duck, lamb, truffled risotto and aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Fourtet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56474806911302,"sku":"WM-057","price":145.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5036\/7046\/files\/closfourtet-v2.png?v=1781785297","url":"https:\/\/winemine.bg\/en\/products\/2018-clos-fourtet","provider":"WineMine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}