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Château Bouscassé - Madiran 2020

Château Bouscassé - Madiran 2020

Madiran|Red wine

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

93/100

James Suckling

92/100

RVF

Tannat
rich
to bury

"Powerful and richly aromatic, a truly fine wine with great aging potential"

“Aged for three years in a blend of small, large, and old barrels, this wine is impressive. Its smoky licorice aromas and powerful tannins attest to its concentration. A blend primarily of Tannat and the two Cabernets, this wine is brimming with black plum aromas, enhanced by a still-youthful acidity. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.” (Wine Enthusiast 2025).

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Estate

Château Bouscassé

Vintage

2020

Designation

Madiran

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

60% Tannat, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon,

Regions

Fine, mottled yellow and white clays resting on cracked limestone

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Cold pre-fermentation maceration, gravity-fed transfer to vats, slow fermentation, extended maceration lasting 30 to 45 days

Livestock Farming

36 months of aging in wood (50% in barrels and in 80 H oval casks)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Dark, intense, and deep color

Nose

Ripe red and black berries, notes of mild spices, cardamom, and cinnamon

Palate

Harmonious and powerful, with delicate fruitiness, smooth, silky tannins, and a beautiful balance

Serve

Decant at 17°C

Open

1 hour before serving

Drink starting at

2026 or decant

Drink before

2032

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with an excellent duck breast, beef stew, game, a nice cut of red meat, or even spicy Middle Eastern dishes...

More information at Château Bouscassé

More information at Madiran

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2027 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

The same mastery is evident in the 2022 Madiran. The wine is lively, flavorful, refined, and elegant; it displays a lovely hint of licorice with violet undertones.

About the estate:

Alain Brumont has helped the Madiran appellation flourish alongside his two estates, Montus and Bouscassé. Primarily planted on one of the vineyard’s ridgelines—the Maumusson hill—Château Bouscassé spans 50 hectares spread across all four cardinal directions. Antoine Veiry, Alain Brumont’s son-in-law, is taking over from the charismatic winemaker and making these clay-rich terroirs his own, leaving his mark starting with the 2018 vintage. While the wines are still designed for aging, their profile is changing significantly, following the same upward trajectory as Montus. The quality and consistency of the range presented justify the awarding of a second star this year.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

Aged for three years in a mix of small, large, and old barrels, this wine is impressive. Its smoky licorice aromas and powerful tannins reflect its concentration. A blend primarily of Tannat and the two Cabernets, this wine is brimming with black plum aromas, enhanced by a still-youthful acidity. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Lively yet elegant, it reveals aromas of blackcurrant, spiced cherries, bark, and warm spices on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate with fine, firm tannins. Concentrated, structured, and refined, it offers a velvety texture and a long, subtle finish. Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Ready to drink or for aging.

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