Château Fourney le Clos (Jean Van de Velde)
$63.00
Volume : 750ml
Alcohol: 14.0%
Country Of Origin: France
Hélène Rollet is the current owner of Château Fourney in St Emilion, an estate held by her family since 1729. Passionate about her work in the vineyard, she brings out the most of her magnificent terroir to produce an exquisite wine. Very mindful about preserving biodiversity on her estate, Hélène obtained the certification of High Environmental Value by the French Ministry of Agriculture. A few years ago, Jean Van de Velde fell in love with her full-bodied balanced wines. Together they created this unique blend, the result of meticulous work and collaboration. “Le Clos”.
Château Fourney Le Clos
Appearance: deep garnet red colour.
Nose: subtle aromatic red fruit and delicate notes of toasted bread.
Palate: supple attack, full and fleshy texture. Lovely finish with notes of morello cherry and blackberry; silky tannins.
Serving Temperature / 18°C
Aging time / Great to open today, can be aged another 5 to 15 years
Soil / Silty-siliceous soils
Average age of the vines / 45 years
65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon