Dense ruby/purple, with notes of crushed rock, blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with some licorice and chocolate, this full-bodied, massive wine from proprietor Philippe Cuvelier coincides with the resurrection of this premier grand cru classé in St.-Emilion. As the wine sits in the glass, notes of espresso roast and chocolate emerge. This full-bodied classic should continue to drink well for another 25 years. This is a killer effort.
– Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #219, Jun 2015)

The Clos Fourtet 2005 has a lifted, relatively high-toned bouquet with scents of blackcurrant jam, boysenberry and cassis, a light floral scents developing in the glass that still needs to resolve a little. The palate is medium-bodied with calms everything down with a sensual texture, perfectly judged acidity and a very elegant dark cherry and cassis finish. Give this another four or five years in bottle if you can resist.
– eRobertParker.com, Feb 2015

Dark red; almost headily ripe and sweet to smell! Dense, rich, powerful, full bodied, tannic; a big, bold Clos Fourtet; very ripe in flavour, complex and subtle beneath the power, long and fragrant to finish. Very good in its powerful style. Needs 8-10 years ideally. 2022-35