Castle Fourcas Dupré - Listrac-Médoc 2014

Bettane & Desseauve

15 / 20

the1/6/2017

Net, agréable, tannin ferme, construit pour durer 

** Deux étoiles au Guide Bettane & Dessauve.

Le Figaro

15,5 / 20

byBernard Burtschythe1/6/2017

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe10/30/2015

Black cherry, punchy acid - this could almost be Tuscan in style. Brisk tannic feel leaving a chewy finish. Not hugely concentrated but has enough upfront structure and fruit to be worth medium term maturation. (RH) - UGC tasting London Oct 2015.

Decanter.com

16 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe6/27/2015

Superb colour, fine briary/blackcurrant nose, classic Medoc fruit and more ripeness than usual from Listrac, some smoky oak, good depth and vigour, will open up early but show well mid-long term, very good in this vintage.  16/20.  2018-28.

Le Point

14,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, feuillage, fougère, bouche douce, bien fruitée, des notes framboise, finale relevée. 12 €.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Fourcas-Dupré 2014 was showing a little toastiness on the nose from the oak, but there is attractive red plummy fruit here with a touch of sous bois coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with what you might describe as gentle tannin. It is not a wine that wants to exert itself at this stage, but it is balanced and fresh and will hopefully gain a little weight and effort by the time it is in bottle.

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2015

Mid crimson. Lively fruit and a little austere on the end. Serviceable rather than a standout. Fruit continues to dominate the oak. 

Asian Palate

87-89 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

There is great freshness and focused flavors in this modest chateau. The wine combines the freshness of the cool 2014 summer with the ripeness of the late Indian summer. Beautifully balanced with potential to age for 5 to 8 years.

Wine Enthusiast

90-92 / 20

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

Barrel Sample. Initially, this wine is all about its dark structure. After time in the glass, the fruit and acidity come through to give a wine that has balance and potential for developing well.

Gault Millau Vins

14-15 / 20

Boisé et floral, fraîcheur, belle charge tannique pour un vin au grain suave et à la finale linéaire.