Premier Grand Cru Classé B · Red

Where is Clos Fourtet wine from?

Clos Fourtet is a red wine from Saint-Émilion, in Bordeaux, France. It is classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B and made mainly from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Clos Fourtet wine label — Photo: Colin, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Clos Fourtet at a glance

Classification	Premier Grand Cru Classé B
Appellation	Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Style	Red wine
Grapes	Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Village or town	Saint-Émilion
Subregion	Saint-Émilion
Region	Bordeaux
Country	France
Vineyard area	19 ha
Coordinates	44.8946, -0.1584

Clos Fourtet

Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Premier Grand Cru Classé B

Right at the entrance to the old town, on the limestone plateau

Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: 19 ha

Clos Fourtet sits opposite the main entrance to the old town of Saint-Émilion. Léon Rulleau started growing vines here in the mid-18th century, and the Rulleau family gave the estate its current name in 1868. The vineyard is about 85% Merlot.

Second wines

Closerie de Fourtet

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Clos Fourtet: questions and answers

Where is Clos Fourtet wine from?

Clos Fourtet is a red wine from Saint-Émilion, in Bordeaux, France. It is classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B and made mainly from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.