Red
2023
LISTRAC-MÉDOC
RENAUD AND LAURENT MOMMÉJA
Varietal blend
51 % Merlot
44 % Cabernet Sauvignon
5 % Petit Verdot
Alcohol by volume
13°
Size of the vineyard
37 ha
Quantity produced
90 000 bottles (estimated)
Average age of vines
26 years old
Grape varieties
59 % Merlot
32 % Cabernet Sauvignon
4 % Cabernet Franc
3 % Petit Verdot
Soil type
Two complementary terroirs : clay-limestone and pyrenean gravels
Vineyard skills
Certified organic
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
24 hls/ha
Elevage
Organic vinification process adapted to each concrete tank : 13 tanks of Merlot (50hl, 80hl, 105hl), 8 tanks of Cabernet Sauvignon and 1 tank of Petit Verdot. Seeding of 100 % of the harvest with selected indigenous yeasts and lactic bacteria (early co-inoculation). Average fermentation of 10 to 14 days. Two intelligent sprinklers and Air’Pulse system are used for the pumping over in order to optimize the extraction of the marc and the quality of the tannins : 1 volume per day for the first 2 days, then 1/2, then 1/4 around 1050. Total vatting for 19 to 23 days. Vertical press only.
Maturing/ageing : 12 months : 30% new barrels, 30% one-year barrels, 25% two-year barrels, 15% amphora
Owner's words
2023 vintage is a true winemaker's vintage! We worked intensely to adapt to the extreme climatic conditions: cold, rain, high heat, storms, but to finish on a positive note with a beautiful Indian summer during our October harvest. Château Fourcas Hosten 2023, certified organic, is characterized by a very beautiful concentration with a strong coloring intensity and very silky tannins. The nose is very expressive with notes of red and black fruits thanks to the 15% amphora aging. The attack on the palate is intense and the tannins are very elegant thanks to our gentle extraction methods and our selection of barrels. The very long and fresh finish confirms the characteristics of our terroir.