Château Fourcas Dupré

Vines have been grown on the Fourcas plateau since the early 18th century, and is known as the “roof of the Médoc”. Situated at an altitude of 42 metres, this plateau features the oldest geological stratum in the region. Formerly called "Cru Roullet", Fourcas-Dupré took on its present name in 1843 when Jean-Antoine Baptiste Dupré, a Bordeaux solicitor, acquired the estate. In 1970, Guy Pagès bought the château and undertook a major renovation, transforming Fourcas-Dupré into one of the finest wines in its appellation. His son, Patrice Pagès, took over in 1985, perpetuating the same spirit of meticulousness, expertise, and passion. Château Fourcas-Dupré's terroir is an unusual blend of gravel, clay, and limestone. It is one of the rare estates in the Médoc with more than 80% Pyrenean gravel, which accounts for the wine's strong personality. Thanks to this soil and carefully-studied proportions of grape varieties, the wines of Fourcas-Dupré reflect their terroir with great success. They are mineral, complex, and very expressive on the palate, they also have tremendous ageing potential.