The 2015 Clos Fourtet is a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint-Émilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, composed of 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc, is noted for its rich and complex profile. It has an alcohol content of 14.0% and is sealed with a cork.
Several reviewers have praised this vintage for its balance and elegance. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it a score of 94, noting its "medium to deep garnet-purple color" and describing it as "medium-bodied and very firm with lovely ripe, fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, it finishes long and perfumed" (Lisa Perrotti-Brown).
Wine Spectator awarded the wine an impressive 96 points, highlighting its "remarkably silky structure" and the effortless glide of "plum sauce, blueberry reduction, and raspberry puree" through the palate. The review also notes hints of "light licorice, violet, and ganache" that add to the wine’s finish.
Wine Enthusiast also rated it 96, emphasizing its "balance of acidity and opulent, ripe black fruits" and projecting it to age well, suggesting drinking from 2025.
Jeff Leve rated it a high 98, calling it "full-bodied, concentrated, supple, and sensuous" with a finish that "sticks with you for close to 50 seconds." Jeb Dunnuck shares this enthusiasm, also scoring it 98 and describing it as "classy, seamless, and elegant."
James Suckling, awarding it another 96 points, applauds the wine’s "silky and polished tannins" and "long, flavorful finish," noting its finesse and polished nature. Meanwhile, Decanter gave it a 95, praising its "gorgeously fresh and floral" nature and the "wet stone freshness of the limestone terroir."
Overall, the 2015 Clos Fourtet is a well-regarded wine celebrated for its depth, balance, and potential for aging.