Jean Van de Velde france

French professional golfer

  • 11 victories on the Pro Tour

  • EUROPEAN TOUR
    Winner at the Roma Open in 1993
    Winner at the Madeira Islands Open in 2006

  • BRITISH OPEN
    2nd in 1999 following his infamous "72nd hole" at Angus, Scotland

  • RYDER CUP
    1 cap with the European team in 1999

  • FRENCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
    Winner in 1998 et 1999

  • PGA TOUR
    2nd at the Tucson Open in 2000
    2nd at the Reno-Tahoe Open in 2000

Palmares
Jean Van de Velde, Golfeur professionnel français
Château Fourney le Clos
france Saint Émilion Grand Cru

Château Fourney Le Clos

By the unit or box of 6 btles of 75 cl

€179,40

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Colour / Red

Vine(s) / 65% Merlot • 20% Cabernet Franc • 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting / Intense aromas of red and black fruit ; elegant silky tannins.

Pairing / A perfect match for red meat, poultry and cheese.

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Hélène Rollet

Owner of Château Fourney le Clos

Château Fourney le Clos france

Hélène Rollet is the current owner of Château Fourney in St Emilion, an estate held by her family since 1729. Passionate about her work in the vineyard, she brings out the most of her magnificent terroir to produce an exquisite wine. Very mindful about preserving biodiversity on her estate, Hélène obtained the certification of High Environmental Value by the French Ministry of Agriculture. A few years ago, Jean Van de Velde fell in love with her full-bodied balanced wines. Together they created this unique blend, the result of meticulous work and collaboration. "Le Clos".

Château Fourney Le Clos

Appearance: deep garnet red colour.
Nose: subtle aromatic red fruit and delicate notes of toasted bread.
Palate: supple attack, full and fleshy texture. Lovely finish with notes of morello cherry and blackberry; silky tannins.

Serving Temperature / 18°C

Aging time / Great to open today, can be aged another 5 to 15 years

Soil / Silty-siliceous soils

Average age of the vines / 45 years

‘‘Jean and I share the same values of hard work, rigour and pugnacity. I am so very proud to be able to put his signature on our bottle. ’’
Château Fourney le Clos

Jean Van de Velde

French professional golfer

Jean Van de Velde france

‘‘Chateau Fourney Le Clos is a very well-balanced, full-bodied wine, which corresponds perfectly to what I love.’’

Palmares

11 victories on the Pro Tour

Noteworthy achievements:
EUROPEAN TOUR
Winner at the Roma Open in 1993
Winner at the Madeira Islands Open in 2006

BRITISH OPEN
2nd in 1999 following his infamous "72nd hole" at Angus, Scotland

RYDER CUP
1 cap with the European team in 1999

FRENCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Winner in 1998 et 1999

PGA TOUR
2nd at the Tucson Open in 2000 2nd at the Reno-Tahoe Open in 2000

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