Château Fourcas Hosten 2016 is a well regarded Cru Bourgeois from the Listrac Médoc, produced from vineyards planted on a mix of gravel and clay limestone soils. The estate has seen significant... investment over the past two decades, resulting in wines that show increasing precision while retaining a classic Left Bank style. The 2016 vintage is widely considered one of the great modern Bordeaux vintages, producing wines with both structure and balance. At Fourcas Hosten this results in a wine that combines ripe fruit with freshness, delivering a style that is both approachable and capable of ageing. Tasting notes Château Fourcas Hosten 2016 shows aromas of blackcurrant, redcurrant and dark cherry, with notes of cedar, spice and a touch of anise. On the palate the wine is structured and well balanced, with concentrated fruit supported by fine, chalky tannins. There is a sense of depth and control, with a firm backbone leading to a long and savoury finish. Critic scores 92 points, Andrew Caillard MW 91–93 points, Wine Enthusiast A classic Listrac Médoc from an outstanding vintage, offering depth, balance and traditional Bordeaux character with strong ageing potential.

Chateau Siran 2020 from Margaux is a confidently made wine that has drawn strong praise from several leading critics. The blend follows a classic Left Bank shape with Merlot supported by Cabernet... Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, and the wine shows the estate in fine form. "This is seriously structured with blackcurrants, blueberries and iodine. It’s full yet so tight and focused with serious austerity and focus. Very classy and polished with precision. A terrific Siran. Try after 2026.” 95 Points, James Suckling “The 2020 Siran sees the reintroduction of the art series label. It offers black cherries and wild strawberry scents, cedar and pencil lead. Light marine scents emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a powdery texture, very nicely balanced, hints of white pepper and tobacco towards the classically-lined finish. Superb, even if tasting them alongside, I find a soupçon more complexity in the 2019 Siran.” 92 Points, Neal Martin, “This is powerful and juicy with well balanced, opulent berry fruits - easy to fall in love with. This really is one of the few that has tannins that feel well caressed by the fruits, and the slightly higher than average alcohols gives a flattering feel through the mid palate. Nice job from winemaker Marjolaine Defrance and owner Edouard Miahle (who is now president of AOC Margaux, having succeeded Gonzague Lurton). Tasted twice. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 35% new oak. Hubert de Boüard consultant oenologist. Harvest September 11 to October 3.” 93 Points, Jane Anson