2008 Fourcas Hosten
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The 2008 Fourcas Hosten is deep garnet in hue with slight bricking at the rim. The commendable bouquet offers blackberry, raspberry, cedar and sage; touches of wild mint develop with aeration. The medium-bodied palate delivers fine tannins that frame black fruit laced with dark chocolate and mint. It does feels a bit straitlaced, although it is well balanced and fresh, showing decent grip on the finish. This Listrac is à point , perfect to drink now and over the next 6–8 years.
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
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Transparent crimson, toasty oak then a slightly odd malted flavour on the palate. A bit flat. (JH)
Light and blueish with a weak rim. Hint of sawdust but very frank fruit with some evolution. Lively, punchy fruit with lots of acidity and even a trace of greenness. Not enough selection? Relatively light and simple. (JR)
Lean, austere, dry, and attenuated.
About the producer
In the heart of Listrac, surrounded by three hectares of gardens, this château has just over 40 hectares of vines – with Merlot planted on clay-limestone and Cabernet Sauvignon on the gravel plateau.