Chateau Fourcas Dupre 1998 VINTAGE WINES 1989From the Listrac Medoc appellation of Bordeaux. Owned by the Page family from 1970 to 2019. A traditional and consistently well made claret. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl Bottle. Abv 12. 5% Bottle condition, capsule good, label bin soiled, wine level into neck.
but marginally better than 1991 or 1992
I think that time has shown that 1979 has turned out to have lasted better than it was originally thought it would
Covered with wax
gaining more character as we enjoyed it
The estate changed the name to Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Blanc in 2008
for both its red and white wines
blackcurrant acid (not as much as the 76’) with dusty but quite seamless tannins
with this being pre 1945 when they started changing the label each year
One of Californias most famous producers with cult like status
although not quite reaching the highest of 1961
Small batch Ayrshire Gin produced with botanical s fro Altonhill Farm
1971 was considered the best since the war
