Château Fourcas Dupré 2020
A polished and structured Listrac-Médoc with dark fruit, cedar, and refined tannins. Classic, balanced, and quietly powerful.
A classic from the Left Bank’s gravelly hills, Château Fourcas Dupré 2020 delivers elegance, structure, and freshness in equal measure. This refined Bordeaux blend opens with vibrant aromas of blackberry, plum, and red cherry, layered with cedar, wild herbs, and a touch of cocoa. The palate is medium-bodied and polished, offering crisp acidity, fine tannins, and a mineral-laced finish that lingers with grace.
Cabernet-driven and Merlot-softened, this Cru Bourgeois captures the essence of Listrac-Médoc: savory, structured, and effortlessly drinkable. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar through 2030 for added complexity.
France
Bordeaux
Blend
750ml
14%
2020
Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
Listrac-MédocChâteau Fourcas Dupré 2020 comes from the Listrac-Médoc appellation on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, an area known for producing structured wines with strong Cabernet Sauvignon influence. The estate’s vineyards are planted on gravel and clay soils, which provide both drainage and water retention, helping to balance ripeness and structure.
The blend is typically led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot adding roundness and a smaller proportion of Petit Verdot contributing colour and spice. The 2020 vintage in Bordeaux is highly regarded, producing wines with excellent concentration, freshness, and ageing potential.
Château Fourcas Dupré is a historic estate in Listrac, known for crafting wines that combine traditional Médoc structure with a more modern, polished style. The focus is on precise vineyard management and careful vinification to achieve balance between power and refinement.
A dry, medium- to full-bodied red with a structured, Cabernet-driven profile. It has firm tannins and a defined backbone, but the ripeness of the vintage gives it a smoother and more approachable feel than more austere Médoc wines.
The wine shows a balance between classic structure and modern polish, making it suitable both for current drinking with decanting and for further ageing. It sits stylistically between traditional and contemporary Bordeaux.
- Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet reflections.
- Nose: Blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, and subtle spice.
- Palate: Dark fruit layered with savoury and oak complexity.
- Texture: Medium to full-bodied with firm, refined tannins.
- Finish: Long, structured, and gently spiced.
- Overall Impression: A polished and expressive Listrac-Médoc that combines classic structure with modern refinement — a balanced Bordeaux with both immediate appeal and ageing potential.
- Roast Beef or Steak – Classic pairing with Cabernet-led wines.
- Lamb – Rich meats complement structure and depth.
- Game Dishes – Bold flavours match the wine’s intensity.
- Mushroom Dishes – Earthy notes align with savoury complexity.
- Aged Hard Cheeses – Firm cheeses soften tannins and enhance flavour.
- Serve at 16–18°C to allow full expression of aromatics and structure.
- Decant for 60–90 minutes to soften tannins and enhance complexity.
- Use a large red wine glass to showcase depth and balance.
- Drinking well now with decanting, with the potential to age over the next 8–12 years.
