Having just had the 2003 and 2005 from my cellar, I can attest to the magnificent turnaround in quality this famous estate on the eastern side of St.-Emilion has achieved. All of it is attributable to its dynamic proprietor, Philippe Cuvelier. The 2012 Clos Fourtet (usually 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc) has beautiful blackberry and blueberry fruit and an inky purple color. With flawless integration of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol, a full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning richness, this is impressive and certainly one of the vintage's top wines. It should evolve beautifully for 15-20 years, and be drinkable in 3-4. Yields were a modest 32 hectoliters per hectare with the alcohol at 14%.

此款2012年份葡萄酒是由85%的梅洛與10%的赤霞珠以及5%的品麗珠混釀而成，自然酒精度為14度，呈現(xiàn)出深紫紅色，具有黑莓、甘草、松露以及黑醋栗香味。此款酒酒體飽滿，單寧細(xì)膩，口感甜美并富有層次感，余味絕妙持久。