2022 Fourcas Hosten Blanc
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The dry white of Fourcas Hosten has stood out in both vintages during this tasting, and is definitely one to look out for. Fresh and sculpted flavours, with the warmth of the vintage coming through in softly toasted cloves and cumin spice, balanced by gentle stone fruits and lime zest. Gravity fed winery, vinified and in stainless steel and oak, aged mainly in 300l and 400l barrels (35% new), with some (16%) amphora, with lees stirring. Native yeast fermentation. 2.21ha of vines on clay limestone soils, planted in 2012.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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The 2022 Fourcas Hosten Blanc is a simple, easygoing wine. Pineapple, passion fruit and exotic floral notes run through this very floral, tropical leaning white. A touch of sweetness makes this feel slightly off-dry.
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.