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Château Bouscassé Vieilles Vignes 2009

Château Bouscassé Vieilles Vignes 2009

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4/5 (15 customers)

17,5/20

RVF

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

17/20

Gault & Millau

“Complex, with greater body and fresh fruit, the Vieilles Vignes is concentrated, full of vitality and elegance” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF). This Vieilles Vignes cuvée from Château Bouscassé is produced from vines ranging from 50 to 100 years old, grown on Bouscassé’s finest terroirs. A wine with beautiful body, full-bodied and smooth on the palate. Always a great pleasure, a sure bet!

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Estate

Château Bouscassé

Vintage

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2009

Designation

Madiran

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

100% Tannat (vignes de 50 à 100 ans d'âge)

Regions

clay-limestone slopes in Grep—marbled clays, terroirs that produce structured, balanced, and rich wines, well-suited for aging

Viticulture

Integrated pest management, natural compost (sheep and cow manure), selection of buds and clusters, thinning to 4 to 5 clusters per vine, and leaf removal

Grape Harvest

hand-harvested into crates containing a single layer of grapes to preserve the quality of the fruit

Winemaking

Fermentation at 28°C, maceration for 3 to 6 weeks, malolactic fermentation in new barrels

Livestock farming

aged on the lees in barrels (100% new barrels) for 14 to 16 months

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

delicate aromas with subtle notes of wild berries, cigar, and mocha

Nose

with aromas of ripe black fruits and woody notes

Palate

concentrated, full-bodied, and rich, with firm tannins that are already softened by the wine’s smoothness and carry the finish well

Serve

decant at 17°C

Open

1 hour before serving

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2029

Production

45,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Vieilles Vignes is a wine that pairs perfectly with duck breast and ribeye steak, as well as game, lamb, and desserts featuring chocolate and red berries...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2013 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

How many “favorites” have Alain Brumont’s estates received since the Guide was first published? It’s best not to try counting them, for fear of leaving one out...In any case, this one joins an impressive collection and highlights a pure Tannat, whose vines are over forty years old. The color appears dense, almost black, and an intense, complex bouquet of ripe fruit, vanilla, and cigar box wafts from the glass. There is beautiful volume on the palate, roundness, and a rich, indulgent character. The wine, superbly balanced between freshness and smoothness, reveals ripe tannins, well-integrated oak, and a long, fruity, balsamic finish. Already excellent, this 2009 will continue to develop over the next two or three years.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated 17/20 (Outstanding)

About the wine:

On the nose, a rich and very fruity bouquet, with aromas of dark fruits and floral notes. On the palate, an intense, powerful, smooth, dense, and complex wine. The aromas from the nose are present, along with silky tannins, a harmonious body, and a generous finish.

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 (2012 guide) 17,5/20 (Great wine)

About the wine:

Complex, with greater body and fresh fruit, the Vieilles Vignes is concentrated, full of vitality and elegance.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

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

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

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