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Château Fourcas Hosten has complex aromas of black berries (blackcurrant), pepper and elderberry.
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Château Fourcas Hosten has complex aromas of black berries (blackcurrant), pepper and elderberry.
The palate is round and soft with silky and elegant tannins.
This vintage distinguishes itself with rainfalls’ record: the equivalent of 12 months of rainfall (more than 800mm) in only 6 months, between January and June. Thanks to a mild weather window in an appropriate timing, flowering occurred remarkably during the second week of June. A hot and dry summer built the 2016 vintage’s identity: an aromatic vintage, with tannin-rich structure. September & October were wonderful. Fruit development was perfect thanks to high temperatures and warm nights when it began to ripen; and cool weather and chilly nights at the end of the ripening period.
Harvesting spread over 18 days: a wonderful Indian summer enabled to reach optimal maturity for each plot, and ensured to obtain a wonderful fruit.
Grape harvest dates
• Merlot: from October 3rd to 15th
• Cabernet Sauvignon: from October 15th to 20th
• Cabernet Franc: October 17th
• 38 % new barrels
• 33 % one-year barrels
• 29 % two-year barrels
Duck breast with a dark berry or plum reduction. Earthy and umami mushroom dishes of any kind. An aged cheddar, or if you're near Trader Joe's, their Unexpected Cheddar is a treat with this one.