Château Bouscassé - Les Jardins Philosophiques 2016
Sud Ouest
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
James Suckling
"Aromas of dried pineapple, green apple, lime zest, preserved lemon and sea salt. Medium-bodied, with lively, spicy acidity. Saline, waxy finish. Unique character. Drink it or keep it. (James Suckling 2021)
Features
Estate
Château Bouscassé
Cuvée
Les Jardins Philosophiques
Vintage
2016
Designation
Pacherenc du Vic Bilh
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
Petit Courbu, Petit Manseng
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Selection of terroirs and juices at the press. Very slow pressing. Fermentation in vats at 16 and 18°C
Breeding
10 to 12 months on fine lees in tanks with stirring, no ageing in wood
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Finesse, freshness, vivacity, bouquet of meadow flowers
Mouth
A dashing wine, fresh and aromatic, mineral and very fruity, fat and smooth.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/4h before service
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to any meal, perfectly suited to seafood, fish, foie gras, risotto, aperitifs...
Château Bouscassé
Pacherenc du Vic Bilh
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of dried pineapple, green apple, lime zest, preserved lemon and sea salt. Medium-bodied, with lively, spicy acidity. Saline, waxy finish. Unique character. Drink it or keep it.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
on 25 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PAUL V. Published on 27/08/2020
2 bottles opened; the first with a hint of cork taint; the second just recently with a frankly corky smell and taste. Never two without three?
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Note and review by M. ANDRE B. Published on 03/12/2022
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER D. Published on 09/01/2022
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE W. Published on 07/01/2022
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