Lot 535
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 2005 (3) 98 WA
CHÂTEAU LA GOMERIE 2005 (2) 95 WA
Lot 535 Details
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 2005 (3)
Saint-Émilion. Grand Cru Classé
Dense ruby/purple, with notes of crushed rock, blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with some licorice and chocolate, this full-bodied, massive wine from proprietor Philippe Cuvelier coincides with the resurrection of this premier grand cru classé in St.-Emilion. As the wine sits in the glass, notes of espresso roast and chocolate emerge. This full-bodied classic should continue to drink well for another 25 years. This is a killer effort. Drink: 2015-2040 June 2015 WA 98
CHÂTEAU LA GOMERIE 2005 (2)
Saint-Émilion. Grand Cru Classé
As usual, La Gomerie’s 2005 is a sexy, dense plum/purple-tinged effort. From a 7-acre, 32-year old site planted with 100% Merlot, it exhibits a sumptuous bouquet of white chocolate, roasted coffee, blackberries, black cherries, graphite, and toasty oak. This is a modern-styled, decadently rich St.-Emilion, but because of the vintage’s higher acidity and more tannic structure, this offering possesses a more classic framework than usual. A sensational wine, it should be drinkable in 3-4 years, and age beautifully for 15-20. April 2008 WA 95