Château Fourcas Hosten 2012 is a classic Cru Bourgeois from the Listrac Médoc, produced from vineyards planted on gravel and clay soils well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The estate is... known for its consistent, traditional style, producing wines that combine structure with approachable fruit. The 2012 vintage is a more classical Bordeaux year, producing wines with freshness and balance rather than overt power. At Fourcas Hosten this results in a refined and well structured wine that is now beginning to show early maturity. Tasting notes Château Fourcas Hosten 2012 shows aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry and plum, with notes of cedar, tobacco and a touch of spice. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and balanced, with softened tannins supporting fresh fruit. There is a savoury edge developing, leading to a smooth and persistent finish. 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 Now to 2030 A well balanced and approachable Listrac Médoc showing classic Bordeaux character, ideal for drinking now and over the coming years.