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Château Bouscassé - Madiran 2020

Château Bouscassé - Madiran 2020

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

93/100

James Suckling

92/100

RVF

Tannat
wealthy
to bury

“Powerful and richly aromatic, a wine with excellent aging potential”

“Aged for three years in a mix of small, large, and old barrels, this wine is impressive. Its smoky licorice aromas and powerful tannins speak to its concentration. A blend primarily of Tannat and the two Cabernets, this wine is bursting 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,

Terroirs

Fine, mottled yellow and white clays resting on cracked limestone

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

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

Livestock farming

Aged for 36 months in wood (50% in barrels and in 80-hectoliter oval casks)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Dark, intense, and deep color

Nose

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

Palate

Harmonious and full-bodied, with delicate fruitiness, smooth, silky tannins, and a beautiful balance

Serve

Decant at 17°C

Open

1 hour before service

Drink from

2026 or decant

Drink before

2032

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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

More information at Château Bouscassé

More information at Madiran

RVF - The French Wine Review / 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

About the wine:

The same mastery is evident in the 2020 Madiran. The wine is lively, flavorful, refined, and elegant; it displays a lovely hint of licorice with violet undertones.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

Aged for three years in a blend 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 bursting 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 estate (2021 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Lively yet elegant, it reveals aromas of blackcurrant, spicy cherries, citrus peel, 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 now or cellared for the future.

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