Vines have grown in "Fourcas" since the early 18th century, as proved by royal cartographers Masse, Robert, Belleyme, ect.
In the heart of the Medoc, there were already vines in the area called "Fourcas" at the beginning of the XVIII century, as can be seen on the maps drawn by the King's cartographers: Masse, Robert, Belleyme …The château was called Cru Roulet until Jean Antoine Baptiste Dupré, solicitor at the Appeal Court of Bordeaux, bo...
The surface planted with vines at Château Fourcas Dupré is 46 hectares in one parcel. Situated between Moulis and Saint Julien, Listrac "the roof of the Médoc" culminates at 43 m. As a result of this, the vineyard has excellent natural drainage; the wind and the proximity of the forest limit the climatic excesses for a slow qualitative ripening of the grapes.
The Château Fourcas Dupré soils are a surprising mixture of gravel, clay and lim...
Thanks to a continuous and methodical renovation, Château Fourcas Dupré has kept the charm of a Medoc wine estate and has put together a formidable way of producing wines. The winery and outbuildings are in architectural and technical harmony. The modern wine vats are doted with an efficient thermo-regulation system. The control of the fermentation temperatures is very precise and helps preserve the fruit and freshness of our wines whilst as...
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