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.
Fine Wine
Chateau Fourcas Hosten, Listrac-Medoc 2016 6x150cl
Pack Size: 6x150cl£403.56 (In Bond)£525.60 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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(*) 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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Tasting notes
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Pack Size: 6x150cl£264 (In Bond)£359.78 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £264 | £359.78 | Immediate |
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Chateau Fourcas Hosten, Listrac-Medoc 2015 6x150cl
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Tasting notes
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Pack Size: 6x150cl£270 (In Bond)£366.98 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £270 | £366.98 | Immediate |
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Tasting notes
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Large format
In magnum, the wine will have matured more slowly, helping to preserve freshness while allowing the structure and aromatics to develop gradually.
Drinking window
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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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