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Blueish tinge. Amazingly intense. Lifted and perfumed. Something a bit floral on the nose. Lots of zest and great structure plus masses of ripe fruit. More embryonic than some. Dry finish. Lots in reserve here. Lovely youthful wine. Real freshness. jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW Score: 17/20
Good upfront fruit, better depth and more stylish than expected, recent investment has had good results. Drink 2014-20. Steven Spurrier, decanter.com
Decanter Score: 16/20
This is a very tannic, densely packed wine. The tannins are tough right now but should be approachable in about five years. This is not a complex, contemplative wine but offers good drinking pleasure for those who enjoy full-bodied tannic reds. asianpalate.com
Jeannie Cho Lee MW Score: 86-87/100
Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois primeur tasting. A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot, this Fourcas-Hosten has some over-ripe Merlot on the nose lending some prune/fig-like scents. The palate is full-bodied and toasty, lacking a little freshness and tension towards the rather overdone, savoury finish. Tasted April 2011. Neal Martin erobertparker.com
Neal Martin Score: 85-87/100
Slightly deeper than its sibling namesake, Fourcas Dupre, the 2010 Fourcas Hostens exhibits some notes of cigar smoke, red currants, roasted herbs in a straightforward, slightly deeper style. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. Feb 2013, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 86/100
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Blueish tinge. Amazingly intense. Lifted and perfumed. Something a bit floral on the nose. Lots of zest and great structure plus masses of ripe fruit. More embryonic than some. Dry finish. Lots in reserve here. Lovely youthful wine. Real freshness. jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW Score: 17/20
Good upfront fruit, better depth and more stylish than expected, recent investment has had good results. Drink 2014-20. Steven Spurrier, decanter.com
Decanter Score: 16/20
This is a very tannic, densely packed wine. The tannins are tough right now but should be approachable in about five years. This is not a complex, contemplative wine but offers good drinking pleasure for those who enjoy full-bodied tannic reds. asianpalate.com
Jeannie Cho Lee MW Score: 86-87/100
Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois primeur tasting. A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot, this Fourcas-Hosten has some over-ripe Merlot on the nose lending some prune/fig-like scents. The palate is full-bodied and toasty, lacking a little freshness and tension towards the rather overdone, savoury finish. Tasted April 2011. Neal Martin erobertparker.com
Neal Martin Score: 85-87/100
Slightly deeper than its sibling namesake, Fourcas Dupre, the 2010 Fourcas Hostens exhibits some notes of cigar smoke, red currants, roasted herbs in a straightforward, slightly deeper style. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. Feb 2013, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 86/100
Bordeaux / France