Clos Fourtet

Producer description of "Clos Fourtet"

The winery (formerly also known as Château Clos Fourtet) is located opposite the main entrance to the historic centre of Saint-Émilion in the area of the same name (Bordeaux). In the Middle Ages, there was a fortification called "Camfourtet" (Camp Fourtet) on this site. Léon Rulleau began cultivating vines here in the mid-18th century. The château was built by his nephew Elie Rulleau. In 1868, the family changed the name to "Clos Fourtet". In 1919, the estate was bought by Fernand Ginestet, became the property of the Lurton empire in 1949 and was finally sold to Philippe Cuvelier in January 2001 for a reported USD 66.8 million. It has been classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé B since 1955. The vineyards cover 19 hectares of vines with Merlot (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). Of these, 15 hectares are located in the immediate vicinity of the winery; this part of the vineyard is surrounded by a stone wall (Clos). The long-lasting red wine matures for up to 18 months in 70% new barriques. The second wine is called "Domaine de Martialis".

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