A strong effort in a challenging vintage, Clos Fourtet’s 2002 possesses a dark ruby/blue/purple color as well as a sweet nose of melted licorice, plums, figs, and black currants. Lush and supple-textured, with an expansive, broad palate, medium body, and up-front, forward appeal, it will be drinkable between 2007-2016. Clos Fourtet is a property to watch as the ambitious new ownership is clearly attempting to produce the finest wines yet made at this estate. Fortunately, prices have not yet skyrocketed.