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Situated on the astéries limestone plateau at the heart of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet covers 19 hectares and has held Premier Grand Cru Classé B status since 1955. Originally a medieval fortified position known as Camp Fourtet, it took its present name in 1868. Acquired by the Cuvelier family in 2001, the château produces structured reds from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon on expressive argilo-calcaire soils. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this château for the precision of its élevage, the coherence of its classic Bordeaux style, and the clarity with which its plateau terroir speaks through every vintage — a cellar wine, structured, elegant, and a dependable Right Bank reference.

Clos Fourtet holds a singular position within Saint-Émilion: 19 hectares on the astéries limestone plateau, at the very heart of the appellation, classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B since the classification was first established in 1955. Under the stewardship of the Cuvelier family since 2001, it has become one of the most consistent references on the Bordeaux Right Bank.

From medieval stronghold to grand cru

The story of Clos Fourtet begins long before the first vines were planted. In the Middle Ages, the site served as a fortified position — Camp Fourtet — a strategic enclosure on the limestone plateau above the town of Saint-Émilion. It was not until 1868 that the estate took the name by which it is known today, marking the beginning of its modern viticultural identity. This deep-rooted connection to the land, and to the history of one of Bordeaux's most celebrated communes, gives Clos Fourtet a character that goes beyond classification alone.

A limestone terroir of rare consistency

The 19 hectares of Clos Fourtet sit on the plateau calcaire à astéries — the fossiliferous limestone that defines the finest soils of Saint-Émilion. Beneath a thin layer of clay-limestone topsoil, the bedrock provides both excellent drainage and a natural reservoir of mineral complexity. The west-facing slopes and plateau exposure ensure steady ripening across the three principal varieties: Merlot, which brings suppleness and depth; Cabernet Franc, which lends structure and aromatic lift; and Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds backbone and longevity. The result is a terroir of remarkable regularity — one that expresses itself with clarity vintage after vintage.

The Cuvelier family: continuity and ambition

When Philippe Cuvelier acquired Clos Fourtet from the Lurton family in 2001, he inherited not only a classified growth but a responsibility to one of Saint-Émilion's most storied addresses. Today, Philippe and his son Matthieu oversee the château with a clear ambition: to honour the terroir's natural precision through rigorous viticulture and a meticulous approach to élevage. Their work in the vineyard and the cellar has reinforced Clos Fourtet's standing as a benchmark of the appellation — a château whose wines reward patience and repay the cellar.

The wines of Clos Fourtet

The château produces exclusively red wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation, reflecting the full potential of its limestone plateau terroir:

Clos Fourtet (Grand Vin) — the estate's flagship red, a structured and age-worthy blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, built for the cellar and at its finest with a decade or more of bottle age.
La Closerie de Fourtet — the second wine of the château, offering the same terroir character in a more approachable style, with the elegance and precision that defines the estate's house style.

Why we have selected Clos Fourtet

At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Clos Fourtet because it represents something increasingly rare in Bordeaux: a classified growth whose wines speak directly and honestly of their terroir, without artifice or excess. The precision of the élevage, the consistency of the style across vintages, and the legibility of the plateau limestone in the glass are the qualities that drew us to this château. We recommend Clos Fourtet to confirmed lovers of Right Bank Bordeaux who are building a cellar with purpose — wines that reward patience and pair superbly with roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, or a well-hung côte de bœuf. For those seeking a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé that delivers both intellectual interest and genuine pleasure at the table, this is a château we return to with confidence.