Listrac-Médoc

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The Listrac-Médoc AOC is located on the heights of the Médoc peninsula, in the Bordeaux region. The appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) was granted to Listrac-Médoc in 1957, and specifies that the wines of the appellation must come exclusively from the commune of Listrac. Today, the vineyard covers some 566 hectares.

Although the Listrac-Médoc vineyards are subject to cold and frost, they are protected from mildew thanks to their more continental location, away from coastal fog and the Gironde estuary. The clay-limestone terroir, with its gentle slopes, is well drained and offers ideal exposure for ripening grapes. The authorized grape varieties are mainly Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, accompanied to a lesser extent by Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

A red wine with character, Listrac-Médoc retains its surprising freshness with age, making it accessible without losing its personality over time. Discover or rediscover this magnificent appellation with wines from Château Reverdi or Château Donissan.

A wine story: Listrac-Médoc wines

Listrac wines are grown on 623 hectares of vines. Well-balanced wines, the nose breathes tastes of black and red fruits, leather and sweet spices. On tasting, the composition and stability of the tannins release a spicy imprint. Listrac-Médoc wines are specifically adept at aging, and retain an admirable freshness over the years.

Listrac-Médoc wines: their origins

The Listrac-Médoc vineyards are located in the Bordeaux wine region. Here are a few important dates:

- By 1914, almost 1,380 vineyards had been planted in the Listrac commune.

- In 1962, all producers of wine with a Listrac-Médoc denomination who include in their production portions of land within the bounded area containing mestizos will not be able to claim the right to the Listrac denomination.

- In 1957, Listrac was recognized as an AOC by the decree of June 8, 1957.

- In 1974, wines could not be marketed with an AOC without a patent issued by the Institut National des Désignations d'Origine.

- In 1975, in the wake of a major economic crisis, the interprofessional group set up the "Organic Groups".

- In 1986, the decision of October 27 changed the name of the "Listrac" appellation to "Listrac-Médoc".

- The "Listrac-Médoc" AOC decree was again replaced on March 24, 1998. This decree mainly concerns the method of planting vines.

- In 2009, the European Union is implementing wine regulations from August 1, 2009.

- In 2012, the regulations for "organic wine" have been operational since August 1, 2012. This rule mainly affects wines originating from vines harvested in 2011 and vinified in compliance with the regulations.

- In 2015, the specifications prescribed the "Listrac-Médoc" AOC, certified by order no. 2011-1498 of November 9, 2011, replaced by decision no. 2015-1105 of August 31, 2015 published in the official gazette.

Listrac-Médoc wines: everything to seduce you

The first point is visual appeal. Indeed, the fit predicts a consistent combination of wine by its umber color with violet fringe.

Then for the nose. If the scents of ripe red fruits prescribe, the Listrac-Médoc grand vin displays many nuances such as leather and licorice, soothing hints and a whole range of spicy aromas such as toasted oak and vanilla.

And finally, for the mouth. Lively, Listrac-Médoc is ordered by its size and energy. Occasionally, it reveals a roundness that stabilizes the tannic power.

What to taste with a Listrac-Médoc?

The possibilities are endless! Indeed, there's no such thing as a perfect Listrac-Médoc wine pairing, and the opportunities for successful pairings are so diverse that even the most accomplished selection wouldn't be able to match them. That's why all the advice and pairings we offer are simply the result of our desire to share and appreciate, offering you a different Listrac-Médoc wine pairing that encourages you to discover and experiment.

- For aperitifs, choose from grenier médocain, saucisson sarthois, pâté de Pâques or terrine de faisan.

- For starters, there's a wide choice: mushroom risotto, ceps stuffed bordelaise-style, cous cous or oeufs mollets Masséna.

- As a main course, the great Listrac-Médoc wine can be enjoyed with fillet of beef with duck foie gras, entrecote maître de chai, coq au vin or Pauillac suckling lamb.

- Cheeses include Beaujolais tomme, Deauville, chambarand maigre, cendré de Vergy and boulette d'Avesnes.

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Château Fonréaud Listrac-Médoc 2018 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Listrac-Médoc|Red wine

4.3/5 (3 reviews)

92/100 Yves Beck

91/100 Bettane & Desseauve

91/100 Wine Enthusiast

90/100 James Suckling

90/100 Decanter

balanced

dense

potential

rib steak

cru bourgeois

quality-price

"Progress continues, and this is the best-built and most complex Listrac of its appellation among those we have tasted. Good value for money to be expected." (Bettane & Desseauve 2019) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Fonréaud Listrac-Médoc 2018 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Château Fonréaud Listrac-Médoc 2017 - Cru Bourgeois

Listrac-Médoc|Red wine

91/100 Wine Enthusiast

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

90/100 Yves Beck

90/100 Vert de Vin

90/100 Le Figaro

complete

aromatic

cru bourgeois

"Complex, multi-faceted bouquet with aromas of roasting, spices and fruity notes. Inviting character. Gradually, thefruity expression gains in importance. Salty, slightly creamy start. Fresh structure gives class and well-integrated tannins. Nice balance between the different elements. The wine still needs time to blossom, so some cellar ageing is in order." (Yves Beck 2019) - Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Château Fourcas Hosten Listrac-Médoc 2019

Listrac-Médoc|Red wine

94-95/100 Terre de Vins

93/100 James Suckling

93/100 Bettane & Desseauve

91/100 Le Figaro

92/100 Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

duck parmentier

rising star

"Nose of plum and leather, with a very ripe Cabernet signature. Round and suave on the palate, with a lovely ripeness, airy, drawn-out body, surrounded by rather fine but well-presented tannins. The whole is a little roasted". (Terre de Vins 2020) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Fourcas Hosten Listrac-Médoc 2019

Château Fourcas Dupré Listrac-Médoc 2018

Listrac-Médoc|Red wine

4/5 (1 review)

91/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

91/100 Decanter

90/100 James Suckling

90/100 Vert de Vin

round-tipped

balanced

freshness

quality-price

strong personality

"Personality!"

"This excellent value wine is showing really well. The fresh, fleshy wine is bursting with sweet, ripe blackcurrants, bright, crisp plums and black cherries. Round, soft and polished, with lift and energy on the long finish." (The Wine Cellar Insider Jeff Leve 2022) - Wooden case delivery possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Château Fourcas Dupré Listrac-Médoc 2018

Château Vieux Moulin - Cru Bourgeois 2015

Listrac-Médoc|Red wine

3.5/5 (4 reviews)

91/100 Wine Enthusiast

Médaille d'Or Concours Paris

"Four generations of the same family have tended this 26-hectare vineyard, planted mainly with Merlot. This ripe, juicy wine is rich in tannins, barrel aromas and black fruit. Age the wine for the dry tannins to soften and drink from 2025." (Wine Enthusiast 2018) Charm and potential!

Château Vieux Moulin - Cru Bourgeois 2015

Château Ducluzeau 2010

Listrac-Médoc|Red wine

3.8/5 (5 reviews)

Handed down from mother to daughter for 3 generations, Château Ducluzeau, now managed by Bruno-Eugène Borie, retains a distinctly feminine character. The estate's trademark. With notes of fresh red fruit, the wine has a fine structure and an elegant finish. An expressive, fresh Listrac-Médoc, representative of the Borie family's exacting standards.

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