Chateau Clos Fourtet

Chateau Clos Fourtet

Erected During The Middle Ages As A Defensive Fort, The Property Is Situated Opposite The Main Entrance To The Old Town Of Saint-émilion.viticulture At What Was Then Called Camfourtet (Camp Fourtet) Began With The Efforts Of Léon Rulleau In The Mid-18th Century, Who Passed On The Estate To His Nephew Elie Rulleau Who Had The Present Château Built. Records Show That In 1789 The Property Was Valued At 100,000 Livres. The Estate's Name Was Altered To Clos Fourtet By The Rulleau Family In 1868.

Fernand Ginestet Acquired The Estate In 1919, In The Same Year That He Purchased The Pomerol Estate Château Petit-village. In 1949 It Was Then Sold By His Son Pierre Ginestet In Order To Finance Control Of Château Margaux, And Purchased By François Lurton.

The Lurton Family Sold Clos Fourtet In 2001, Reportedly For The Sum Of Usd 66.8 Million.currently The Estate Is Owned By Philippe Cuvelier, Also Owner Of Château Poujeaux, With The Oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt As Consultant.
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Chateau Clos Fourtet
Erected During The Middle Ages As A Defensive Fort, The Property Is Situated Opposite The Main Entrance To The Old Town Of Saint-émilion.viticulture At What Was Then Called Camfourtet (Camp Fourtet) Began With The Efforts Of Léon Rulleau In The Mid-18th Century, Who Passed On The Estate To His Nephew Elie Rulleau Who Had The Present Château Built. Records Show That In 1789 The Property Was Valued At 100,000 Livres. The Estate's Name Was Altered To Clos Fourtet By The Rulleau Family In 1868.

Fernand Ginestet Acquired The Estate In 1919, In The Same Year That He Purchased The Pomerol Estate Château Petit-village. In 1949 It Was Then Sold By His Son Pierre Ginestet In Order To Finance Control Of Château Margaux, And Purchased By François Lurton.

The Lurton Family Sold Clos Fourtet In 2001, Reportedly For The Sum Of Usd 66.8 Million.currently The Estate Is Owned By Philippe Cuvelier, Also Owner Of Château Poujeaux, With The Oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt As Consultant.
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    Chateau Clos Fourtet 2020
    • Variety Merlot Blend
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Chateau Clos Fourtet
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Clos Fourtet 2020
    "From the legendary Clos Fourtet winery, this Saint-Émilion rouge has all the ..."
    $250.00
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    Clos Fourtet 1994
    • Variety Merlot Blend
    • Vintage 1994
    • Brand Chateau Clos Fourtet
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Clos Fourtet 1994
    "The wines of Clos Fourtet, Premier Grand Cru Classé, embody the finest of Sai..."
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    Clos Fourtet 2005
    • Variety Red Blends
    • Vintage 2005
    • Brand Chateau Clos Fourtet
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    Clos Fourtet 2005
    "Clos Fourtet is a Premier Grand Cru Classee estate in Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux..."
    $429.00
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