A strong effort in a challenging vintage, Clos Fourtet’s 2002 possesses a dark ruby/blue/purple color as well as a sweet nose of melted licorice, plums, figs, and black currants. Lush and supple-textured, with an expansive, broad palate, medium body, and up-front, forward appeal, it will be drinkable between 2007-2016.

A strong effort in a challenging vintage, Clos Fourtet’s 2002 possesses a dark ruby/blue/purple color as well as a sweet nose of melted licorice, plums, figs, and black currants. Lush and supple-textured, with an expansive, broad palate, medium body, and up-front, forward appeal, it will be drinkable between 2007-2016. Clos Fourtet is a property to watch as the ambitious new ownership is clearly attempting to produce the finest wines yet made at this estate. Fortunately, prices have not yet skyrocketed.

The 2002 Clos Fourtet was picked from October 2-15 at 34 hl/ha. It has a light, agreeable, cedar-scented nose with just a tinge of greenness around the edges. It comes across a little ephemeral as tobacco/humidor scents emerge and take the steering wheel. The palate is medium-bodied with a peppery entry and moderate weight. though the finish feels a little austere, especially juxtaposed against other vintages. This should be consumed in the near future. Tasted at the Clos Fourtet vertical in April 2023.

Dark red. Plum , currant, tobacco, smoked meat and minerals on the nose. Suave in the middle, with expressive flavors of dark fruits, tobacco and truffley underbrush. Finishes with dusty tannins and lingering notes of leather and game.