Introduction: Château Fourcas Hosten Listrac-Médoc is a classic Bordeaux red wine that epitomizes the elegance and structure of the Listrac-Médoc appellation. This wine offers a harmonious blend of fruit, earthy complexity, and fine tannins, showcasing the château's commitment to quality and precision.

Terrior: Located in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, the vineyards are planted on a mix of gravel, clay, and limestone soils. These diverse soil types contribute to the wine's balance of fruit concentration and mineral freshness.

Appearance: Deep garnet with a ruby rim, vibrant and clear.

Nose: Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and red plum are layered with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco, and a hint of spice.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with flavors of dark berries, cherry, and cassis, complemented by earthy undertones, a touch of vanilla, and well-integrated oak. The tannins are firm yet refined, providing structure and depth.

Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and a mineral edge.

Overall Impression: Château Fourcas Hosten Listrac-Médoc is a beautifully balanced wine that reflects the classic character of the Médoc. Its depth and elegance make it an excellent pairing for red meats, roasted dishes, or aged cheeses.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13%
Farming Practices: Sustainable (transitioning to organic)
Producer Name: Château Fourcas Hosten
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Bordeaux (Listrac-Médoc)
Grape Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2019
Wine Style: Dry red wine
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested grapes, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and aging in French oak barrels (30% new) for 12–14 months
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork

Check out the press!

92 points, Decanter:
"Lovely floral elements of wildflowers, blackberry fruit, and sweet chocolate scents on the nose. Smooth and supple, clean and focussed, a lovely purity and clarity to this straight away with nicely balancing acidity. Lean almost, in the sleekness of the tannins, focused and straight but the fruit is cool, fresh, and gently chewy with more blueberry tones than dark fruit and lots of wet stone minerality that gives splashes of saltiness to the overall expression. Almost delicate in terms of texture, less plush than the 2018s, but this carries its power excellently, is well presented, well made, and with lots to enjoy. Lots of finesse on show and more nuance without so much sun. Successful and good to drink now and age further. Since 2010 the 50-hectare vineyard has undergone extensive replanting with merlot (48% of the blend) concentrated on the clay-limestone Listrac plain and cabernet sauvignon (50%), petit verdot and cabernet franc (both 1%) on the stony Pyrenean gravels that make up the Fourcas plateau. Aging 12 months in French oak, 43% new, 28% one-year-old, 29% two years old." (10/2/23)

ABV: 13%
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