The Cedles of Hosten 2014 - Château Fourcas Hosten

A Listrac-Médoc racy and balanced, from an emblematic terroir on the left bank of Bordeaux.

📋 Features

• Grape varieties : 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage : 2014
• Certification : Viticulture in organic conversion
• Color : Deep red with garnet reflections
• Aromas : Black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spicy notes, cedar tip and toasted nuances

🍽 In the mouth

• Attack : Ample and structured
• Texture : Silky and well integrated tannins
• Acidity : Beautiful freshness that brings balance
• Final : Long and elegant, marked by wooded and spicy notes
• Alcohol : 13.5% flight

🍇 Vinification and breeding

• Harvest : Manual, with rigorous selection of grapes
• Fermentation : In thermoregulated stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic precision
• Breeding : 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels (including a new part)
• Vinification philosophy : Respect for the fruit and identity of the Medocaine terroir

🍴 Pet and Wine agreements

Ideal to accompany:

• Grilled red meats or in sauce (beef coast, duck breast)
• Mijoted dishes like a bourguignon beef or a braised lamb
• Refined cheeses (Comté, Tomme, Cantal in between)
• Fried or dishes based on truffle

🗓 Aging potential

To taste now after a slight ventilation, or to keep another 5 to 8 years to develop all its complexity.

🏰 Domain presentation

Château Fourcas Hosten, emblematic property of Listrac-Médoc, has been committed for several years in viticulture more respectful of the environment. Thanks to specific work in the vineyard and neat winemaking, the field produces elegant, balanced and representative wines of their terroir.