"A barrel-aged cuvée. The woodiness is balanced by beautiful aromas of black fruit, blackcurrant and blackberry. The whole is tannic and the freshness is preserved." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - Gault Millau). A powerful, aromatic and complex Madiran, with ripe fruit flavors and silky, generous tannins...
Features
Estate
Château Bouscassé
Cuvée
(Magnum)
Vintage
2010
Designation
Madiran
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Yellow and white variegated fine clay over cracked limestone
Viticulture
integrated pest management, natural compost
Harvest
manual harvesting in crates carrying only one layer of grapes to preserve fruit quality
Winemaking
maceration from 3 to 6 weeks (depending on vintage), fermentation at 28°C
Breeding
in barrels, 30% to 50% new depending on the vintage
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep, dark, intense colour
Nose
harmony with power, delicate fruitiness with blackberry aromas
Mouth
well-melted tannins and a full-bodied palate
Serve
decant at 17°C
Open
1h before service
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
to enjoy with an excellent duck breast, beef stew, game or a fine piece of red meat...
Château Bouscassé
Madiran
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2013 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Complex nose with notes of roots and truffles, good woodiness, firm, precise tannins, excellent aftertaste, character but also discipline!
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A barrel-aged cuvée. The woodiness is balanced by beautiful aromas of black fruit, blackcurrant and blackberry. The whole is tannic and fresh.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
A Madiran of great freshness: the filigree ageing leaves a sustained, slender palate set with fine tannins.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2016 guide) 95/100
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS S. Published on 02/11/2019
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Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE I. Published on 22/10/2019
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