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Château Bouscassé - Argile Rouge 2007

Château Bouscassé - Argile Rouge 2007

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Gault & Millau

1*Étoile

Hachette

"The prize goes to this Vieilles Vignes cuvée, with its inky color and violet hues, and its intense, complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spices, and toasty notes. After a supple attack, the wine slowly builds in intensity, revealing a long, highly aromatic, generous, and full-bodied palate, structured by silky, licorice-like tannins. An exceptional Madiran, perfectly suited for grilled red meat or duck breast—but best enjoyed in at least five years.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2010)

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Estate

Château Bouscassé

Vintage

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 clusters, thinning to 4–5 clusters per vine, and leaf removal

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

made from a blend of grape varieties. Fermented at 28°C in a wooden vat. Maceration for 3 to 6 weeks, with regular punching down

Livestock farming

Aged in barrels (30% new and 70% one- and two-year-old) on the lees for 12 to 14 months

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

beautiful purple dress

Nose

rich and full-bodied, with hints of blueberry, a lovely freshness, and a very natural character

Palate

rich in fruit, with a beautiful aging profile and fine, crisp tannins

Serve

in a carafe at 11–12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2014

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2010) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

About the wine:

The prize goes to this Vieilles Vignes cuvée, with its inky color and violet hues, and its intense, complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spices, and toasty notes. After a supple attack, the wine slowly builds in intensity, revealing a long, highly aromatic, generous, and full-bodied palate, structured by silky, licorice-like tannins. An exceptional Madiran, perfect for grilled red meat or duck breast—but best enjoyed in at least five years.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2012 guide) 16/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

A remarkable wine with beautiful richness, featuring notes of dark fruit, coffee, and balsamic undertones. On the palate, it is powerful, firm, and deep, yet retains a velvety character.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

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

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

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4.8/5

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Review by Mr. FABIEN G. Published on January 25, 2014

Remarkable character and superb balance. A truly beautiful wine that will age beautifully.

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Review by Mr. STEPHANE B. Posted on April 12, 2015

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