Château Fourcas Hosten 2014 is a well regarded Cru Bourgeois from the Listrac Médoc, produced from vineyards planted on gravel and clay soils well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The estate has seen significant investment in recent years, with a move towards more sustainable and organic vineyard practices, resulting in wines of increasing precision and balance.
The 2014 vintage is a more classical Bordeaux year, producing wines with freshness, structure and clarity of fruit. At Fourcas Hosten this results in a refined and well balanced claret that shows both approachability and the ability to develop further in bottle.
Tasting notes
Château Fourcas Hosten 2014 shows aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry and plum, with notes of cedar, spice and a touch of tobacco.
On the palate the wine is medium bodied and structured, with fresh fruit supported by fine tannins and lively acidity. The finish is clean and balanced, reflecting the classical style of the vintage.
Critic scores
93 points, James Suckling
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
A classic Listrac Médoc offering balance, freshness and traditional Left Bank character, ideal for drinking now and over the medium term.
Fine Wine
Chateau Fourcas Hosten, Listrac-Medoc 2014 6x150cl
Pack Size: 6x150cl£264 (In Bond)£359.78 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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For our drinking wine selection, we offer UK mainland delivery of £15 inc. VAT. For the Highlands and Islands of Scotland (*) we offer £30 inc. VAT per delivery up to 4 cases, and £40 inc. VAT per delivery for 5+ cases.
(*) Includes postcodes IV, HS, A27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17- 26, PH30-44, PH49-50, ZE, AB31, AB33-38, AB45, AB52-56, FK17-21.
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Chateau Fourcas Hosten, Listrac-Medoc 2015 6x150cl
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Tasting notes
Château Fourcas Hosten 2015 shows aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, with notes of cedar, spice and a touch of cocoa.
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Critic scores
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Pack Size: 6x150cl£270 (In Bond)£366.98 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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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.
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Critic scores
92 points, Andrew Caillard MW
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Pack Size: 6x150cl£403.56 (In Bond)£525.60 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £403.56 | £525.60 | Immediate |
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Tasting notes
Château Fourcas Hosten 2012 shows aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry and plum, with notes of cedar, tobacco and a touch of spice.
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Pack Size: 1x150cl£44 (In Bond)£59.69 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £44 | £59.69 | Immediate |
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