Chateau Clos Fourtet 2016

Proefnotities/Punten: 

The 2016 Clos Fourtet is a blend of 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc aged in 60% new oak. It has a generous, well defined licorice-tinged fruit that is very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, blackberry and boysenberry fruit with that salted licorice theme continuing. This Clos Fourtet has impressive concentration, yet there is real elegance and persistence, fanning out wonderfully towards the finish. Mathieu Cuvelier has overseen another outstanding Clos Fourtet. Tasted twice, with a second bottle demonstrating a tad more backbone but equally admirable.
Drink Date 2023 – 2055
Neal Martin,95-97 punten Wine Advocate 

This is a solid and structured 2016 with fabulous density and freshness. Full-bodied yet vibrant and exciting. Wow. We will see.
James Suckling,95-96 punten 

Very sweet nose. Something a little dead about this sample. Not enough freshness. Smooth tannins but just a bit of lack of life on the mid palate. Obviously ambitious. I’d love to taste another sample. A saliva-sucker.
Drink 2023-2037
Jancis Robinson 16.5 punten

Druivenrassen: 
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon