"The prize goes to this inky, violet-hued Vieilles Vignes cuvée, with its intense, complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spices and toasty nuances. A supple attack is followed by a slow build-up to a long, highly aromatic, generous and fleshy palate, structured by silky, liquorice tannins. An exceptional Madiran, ideal for grilled red meat or duck breast, but at least five years from now". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2010)
Features
Estate
Château Bouscassé
Cuvée
Argile Rouge
Vintage
2007
Designation
Madiran
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Fer Servadou
Terroirs
Red clay subsoil
Viticulture
integrated pest management, natural compost (sheep and cow manure), selection of buds and bunches, thinning of 4 to 5 bunches per vine and leaf removal
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
vinified from blended grape varieties. Fermentation at 28°C in wooden vats. Maceration for 3 to 6 weeks, punching down of the cap.
Breeding
In barrels (30% new and 70% one and two wines) for 12 to 14 months on lees
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful purple dress
Nose
gourmand, with hints of blueberry, lovely freshness and lots of naturalness
Mouth
generous fruitiness, supported by fine ageing and crisp, fine tannins
Serve
decant between 11 and 12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
à déguster sur un canard à l'orange, de l'agneau, du porc noir de Bigorre, une bavette, un jarret de veau confit, des volailles...<br/>
Château Bouscassé
Madiran
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2010 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
The prize goes to this inky, violet-hued Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, with its intense, complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spices and toasty nuances. A supple attack is followed by a slow build-up to a long, highly aromatic, generous and fleshy palate, structured by silky, liquorice tannins. An exceptional Madiran, ideal for grilled red meat or duck breast, but at least five years from now.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 16/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
An astonishingly rich wine, with black fruit, coffee and balsamic notes. Powerful, firm and deep on the palate, but not without a velvety character.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.8/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. FABIEN G. Published on 25/01/2014
Remarkable substance and superb balance. A beautiful bottle that will last over time.
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE B. Published on 12/04/2015
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Note and review by M. JEAN PHILIPPE H. Published on 28/04/2014
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC L. Published on 10/12/2013
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