2000 La Closerie de Fourtet

[MatthewB]

One of the non-eGullet guests at last weekend's Heartland Gathering gave me a bottle of 2000 La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.

I stashed it in the cellar before anyone saw it.

Cellar or drink now? If cellaring, how long?

[MatthewB]

Serious question above.

I'm a bit weak in the Bourdeaux knowledge department.

[Lady T]

If it's the wine I'm thinking of, it's drinkable now but would benefit from a year or two in the cellar. Get another opinion, though...I don't do the grands crus on a regular enough basis to be certain.

Craig?

[guajolote]

Wine Specatator says:

Winery: La Closerie de Fourtet

Wine: St.-Emilion 2000

Score: 90

Price: $35

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Issue: Web Only (2003)

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Plum, spice and chocolate on the nose of this one. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit and silky tannins. Medium to long finish. Serious wine. Second wine of Clos Fourtet. Best after 2006.