Clos Fourtet St-Emilion (stained label) 1998

91 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): “The Clos Fourtet ‘98 is now reaching 15 years old. It offers a lovely ripe, rounded blackberry, mulberry, Chinese tea and incense-scented bouquet that is now fully open. The palate has a sense of femininity on the entry with ebullient red berries, a hint of kirsch and mint towards the ravishing finish. Lovely…such panache. (Jul 2013)”

91 points Wine Spectator: “Wonderful nose. Rich and dense aromas of crushed blackberries, tobacco and light coffee follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a medium finish. Very pretty now. Drink now. 5,250 cases made. – ’88/’98 Bordeaux retrospective (2008).”

90 points Robert Parker: “A strong effort from Clos Fourtet, the dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 offers pure blackberry and cherry aromas with subtle wood and licorice in the background. Medium-bodied, exceptionally pure, with low acidity as well as silky tannin, this sexy offering is ideal for drinking now and over the next 14-15 years. (Apr 2001)”