2014 Fourcas Dupre
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Tasting notes
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Some greenness evident, giving a vegetal edge to the intense dark fruit on the palate. Firmly structured, with powdery tannin and full body. (RH)
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2014 Fourcas-Dupré has a composed, tightly wound bouquet at first with touches of black truffle and leather merging with ample black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity and a poised, sappy finish. This comes across as a very natural and unprepossessing, approachable Listrac that should drink well over the next decade. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
Good fruit definition – refreshing and savoury with a lightness of touch and decent persistence. Fairly humble in the grand scheme of things but very lovely as a classic claret that is ready to drink. (RH)
67% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Sémillon. Aged for around six months in French oak of which 70% is new. Beautiful concentration on the nose – citric with a natural yoghurt flavour plus delicious allspice scent. Crunchy acid, smooth and plump with great length. Very accomplished and ageworthy. (RH)
About the producer
This estate saw a transformation when Guy Pagès bought it in 1970. His work, driving quality higher with increasing attention to detail and passion, has been continued by his son Patrice, who took over in 1985.