The 2023 Clos Fourtet Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Clos Fourtet, this wine embodies the elegance and complexity characteristic of wines from this famed limestone plateau. The wine is composed of 87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 98 points, describing it as "full of energy" with "electrified tannins" and a "long, long finish." He commends the wine for its "polish and focus" and notes its "exquisite balance and length" (jamessuckling.com).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, via William Kelley, rated the 2023 Clos Fourtet at 96 points. Kelley highlights its "suave and refined" nature, with deep aromas of red berries, licorice, violets, and pencil shavings. He praises its "medium to full-bodied, supple and layered" profile, noting a "mineral finish" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Antonio Galloni from Vinous also scored the wine 96 points, describing it as "pure class" with "elegant and soaring" qualities. He identifies a complex mix of "dark-toned fruit, leather, incense, dried herbs, pencil shavings, and crushed rocks," emphasizing its "super-distinctive feel" and "long, enduring finish" (Vinous).

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine 97 points, lauding its "floral" nature and aromatic profile of "black raspberries, red plums, cherries, spice, and crushed stones." He notes its balance between "sweet, bright, red pit fruits, and salty, oceanic influences," and highlights its "length, purity, and refinement" (TheWineCellarInsider.com).

Jane Anson, who scored the wine 95 points, emphasized its "fragrant white flowers, lime zest freshness," and "strong Clos Fourtet character." She notes the wine's aging in 2% amphora and 45% new oak, with berries destemmed but uncrushed before fermenting (janeanson.com).

Lisa Perrotti-Brown from The Wine Independent, also scoring 97 points, described the wine as "deep garnet-purple in color" with notes of "redcurrant jelly, kirsch, wild blueberries, and violets." She praises its "intense, vibrant red berry and baking spice flavors" and "jaw-dropping tension" (The Wine Independent).

Jeb Dunnuck, who rated it 96 points, remarked on its "beautiful limestone-driven style" with "red and blue fruits as well as floral and chalky nuances." He highlights its "medium-bodied, incredibly well-balanced, and elegant" palate (jebdunnuck.com).

Finally, Decanter, scoring the wine 95 points, appreciated its "gorgeous fragrance" and "pure aromatic expression." They described it as "ripe but juicy" with "smooth tannins" and a "cool but chalky" finish (Decanter).

Overall, the 2023 Clos Fourtet is highly praised for its balance, complexity, and distinctive limestone character, making it a standout example of Saint Emilion wines.