Description

Please note this is a Half Bottle

Located between Moulis and Saint-Julien, the Fourcas plateau rises to 42 m. For this reason, the vines enjoys good natural drainage; the wind and the proximity of the forest temper more intense weather, allowing the grapes to ripen at a slow, qualitative rate. The Château Fourcas Dupré vineyard covers a single estate of 47.2 hectares. It is composed of more than 80% Pyrenean gravel, along with clayey, chalky and clay-limestone subsoils. This “Pyrenean gravel” terroir is unique in the Médoc and provides our wine with a very distinctive character – minerality, complexity, smoky and toasty notes on the palate, and finally a remarkable aptitude for ageing. 

The wine is matured in barrels made of French oak for 12 to 14 months, refreshed by thirds each year. The malolactic fermentation carried out in barrels ensures that the wine takes on all the aromas of the wood. Particular care is given during blending so as to respect the character of each vintage and the characteristics of our exceptional terroir.

54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot

"The 2020 Fourcas-Dupre has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and notes of ripe black plums, blackberry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles with touches of ground cloves, wild sages and fragrant earth. The medium-bodied palate features bright, crunchy black and red berry flavors with a soft texture and bags of freshness, finishing long and invigorating. Nicely done!"

(90-92/100) points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WINE ADVOCATE