Clos Fourtet - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1998

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2001

A strong effort from Clos Fourtet, the dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 offers pure blackberry and cherry aromas with subtle wood and licorice in the background. Medium-bodied, exceptionally pure, with low acidity as well as silky tannin, this sexy offering is ideal for drinking now and over the next 14-15 years.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/31/2001

Gorgeous violet, mineral, tobacco and berry character. Full-bodied, with extremely well-integrated tannins, a very silky mouthfeel and a long finish. Best after 2007. 5,250 cases made.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2000

This is an elegant, suave, concentrated, dark plum/purple-colored wine with complex notes of cassis, vanilla, and assorted black fruits in its bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, with the tannin nicely obscured by the glycerin and fruit concentration, this is a pure, excellent, possibly outstanding effort displaying the vintage's power and tannic structure. However, the tannin is sweet, not astringent or vegetal. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/1999

An obvious, richly fruity style of St.-Emilion, Clos Fourtet is impeccably well-made. The ruby-colored 1998 is fruit-driven, medium-bodied, corpulent, and exuberant. Glorious fruit, sweet oak, and stony mineral scents make for an attractive wine that can be drunk immediately after bottling, as well as over the next 10-15 years.