Château Fourcas Hosten is a quiet cornerstone of the Listrac-Médoc appellation — a place where authenticity, renewal, and ecological integrity converge. Situated on the higher elevations of the Left Bank, the estate has long been known for producing classic, structured wines. Yet since its acquisition in 2006 by Renaud and Laurent Momméja of the Hermès family, Fourcas Hosten has entered a new era — one defined not by flash, but by stewardship, sustainability, and a refined sense of purpose.

The vineyard spans 50 hectares, resting on a mosaic of gravel, clay, and limestone soils, with the best parcels planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a smaller portion of Cabernet Franc. Over the past decade, the estate has undergone a quiet transformation: replanting to enhance vineyard health, refining varietal balance, and converting to organic farming, with full certification achieved in 2022. A new gravity-flow winery complements this evolution, allowing gentle handling of fruit and precise parcel-by-parcel vinification. The team’s focus is not intervention, but expression — letting terroir shape the wine with clarity and calm control.

The wine of Fourcas Hosten is a refined expression of Listrac — structured yet polished, classic yet lifted. Cabernet Sauvignon brings graphite, blackcurrant, and fine tannins; Merlot contributes warmth, red fruit, and subtle floral notes. The balance between freshness and density defines the house style, with aging in oak that frames rather than dominates. Aromas of cedar, violet, and crushed herbs emerge over time, and the palate finishes with poise — firm, dry, and persistent, ready to evolve with grace in the cellar.

What distinguishes Château Fourcas Hosten is its philosophy of renewal with restraint. There is no rush for reinvention, only a measured return to essentials: healthy soil, thoughtful farming, and patient, precise winemaking. The Momméja family's influence is felt not through extravagance, but through design — a quiet elegance that favors enduring quality over momentary impact.

Château Fourcas Hosten is for those who appreciate Bordeaux’s understated edge — wines that speak clearly, age steadily, and embody the values of land, lineage, and integrity. It is a Médoc estate in thoughtful evolution, where heritage and horticulture walk side by side, and where each bottle offers a story of quiet transformation.