Clos Fourtet Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2006

The 2006 Clos Fourtet was picked September 23-30 at 34 hl/ha. This has a dash of white pepper infusing the black fruit, finely delineated on the nose, even if it does miss intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly smudged tannins and, like the 2002, I discern just a little greenness towards the finish. A bit chewy and a little rough around the edges, I would drink this in the near future. Tasted at the Clos Fourtet vertical in April 2023.

• Drinking Window: 2025 - 2030
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: May 2025