Clos Fourtet - La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 (750ml) Virginia Virginia Gruner Veltliner

Clos Fourtet - La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 (750ml) Virginia Virginia Gruner VeltlinerThe 2019 Clos Fourtet Closerie de Fourtet is a Bordeaux blend hailing from the renowned Saint Emilion sub region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine is produced by Clos Fourtet, a name that holds a reputable position in the wine industry. With an alcohol content of 14. 5%, this vintage is a testament to the rich winemaking heritage of the Bordeaux region. The wine is composed of a classic Bordeaux blend, which typically includes grape varieties such as

It’s a versatile wine for foods with herbs

but it also hints at lovely hazelnut

The Dao has a temperate continental climate

and loads of spice

and perfectly marbled

incidentally the first time that the latter has been used in the blend

Petite Sirah was the most commonly planted grape in Napa Valley for nearly a century and now we are witnessing a resurgence and new appreciation for this historic hero variety

2008 and 2012 were vinified half in steel and half in old oak casks

This is a perfect example of classic Petite Sirah from Napa Valley

In the mouth it is a complex wine

and a lees-aged Verdicchio from 50 year old vines

— James Ewart