One castle, three families
THE ASCENT OF FOURCAS DUPRÉ CASTLE
Baptiste Dupré, cellar master ofCru Rouletacquired the property in 1843. The name of the Château was then changed toChâteau Fourcas Dupré, taking its name from the owner and the name of the locality on which it is located. He will be keen to develop the reputation of this vineyard ofListrac-Médoc.
In 1970,Guy Pagesbuys back, from the familyDelonThe vineyards of Château Fourcas Dupré. Born into a family of farmers and winegrowers in Tunisia, he decided to settle in the heart of the French vineyards. Extensive work was undertaken to restructure the estate and its facilities. As a result, the quality improved and the Château's reputation grew significantly.
Member of theUnion of Grands Crusand of theCommandery of BontempsChâteau Fourcas Dupré receives the distinction ofPremier Cru Bourgeoisin 2003. Often described as a Premier Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, the Château is now managed by the brothersPatrice and Ghislain Pageswho together contribute to the promotion of their wine.
The Château Fourcas Dupré vineyard
THE UNIQUE TERROIR OF CHÂTEAU FOURCAS DUPRÉ
It's north of Bordeaux, in the appellation ofListrac MédocThe vineyard is located between Moulis and Saint-Julien. The 46 hectares of vines stretch out in a single block across gravel, clay, and limestone soils. These rich soils, of a rare composition, lie at an altitude of 42 meters, at the highest point of the Médoc. This location allows the vines to benefit from natural drainage and optimal sun exposure. The viticulture ofChâteau Fourcas DupréThe vineyard is cultivated sustainably, and the harvest is both manual and mechanical. The vines, averaging 30 years old, share a unique terroir. Each wine produced at the estate promises the discovery of all the subtleties of this Bordeaux terroir, which is the pride of the region.Family Pages.
Winemaking and know-how
THE ENHANCEMENT OF A PREMIER BOURGEOIS WINE
With meticulous attention to detail, expertise, and passion,Patrice and Gislain PagesThey produce a work of art. The renovations at the end of the 20th century allowed the estate to modernize, both in its production methods and in the perception of its product. It was by observing that the wines of the region were often tasted for their name and not for their characteristics that the Pages brothers decided to emphasize the terroir. As for the winemaking process, it isGilles BergerotThe cellar master. Château Fourcas Dupré produces three red wines and one white. The family emphasizes taste, both the wine itself and the terroir, in each of their wines. The result is a complex, mineral style, with toasty and roasted aromas that develop after a few years of aging.
