2014 Fourcas Hosten
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The 2014 Fourcas Hosten has a pleasant, clean bouquet that lacks the presence and concentration I expect from this decent vintage. It seems a little diffuse compared to, say, the 2012 or 2016. The palate is balanced with grainy tannins, and quite compact, leading to a bitter cherry and blackberry finish. It does not quite knit together as well as I was hoping, hence my prudent score.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Glossy, fragrant and open-knit. Full of flavour and with well-manicured tannin that is very moreish to drink now. Maybe a bit simple, but well formed otherwise. (RH)
Dark crimson. Quite a complex, layered nose. Then marked acidity, almost raw redcurrants on the palate. Austere and lacking a bit of charm. (JR)
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.