2012 Fourcas Hosten, Listrac
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Jancis Robinson
Reviewed October 2014Fully ripe dark fruit. Lightly perfumed. Good harmony on the mid palate, lightish but refined and fresh. (JH)
Professional Reviews
JS
James Suckling
Some blueberry and mineral character, a light to medium body and a simple finish. Turns a little lean. But good flavors.
VN
Vinous
The 2012 Fourcas Hosten has more definition and focus than the 2011, offering higher-toned and more vivacious black fruit laced with cedar and crushed stone. There is something almost Pauillac-like about this Listrac. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and well-judged acidity. It firms up toward the fresh finish, which has just the right amount of dryness and grip and an appealing marine tinge. This is worth seeking out. (NM)
Staff Reviews
JM
Jacques Moreira
Jacques Moreira
I always found that Fourcas Hostein wines retain a nice balance between the old school style and the ripeness of the fruit. The 2012 is no exception. A bit of technical information: 50% of the vineyards is planted on gravelly soil in the area called "Le Fourcas", the other 50% is located on a clayey-chalky soil opposite the Château. As for the élevage, it spent 12 months in barriques (1/3 new)- 56% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc.
Details
| Origin | Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1192005 |