Pessac-Léognan Grand cru classé 2010

CHÂTEAU BOUSCAUT

Pessac-Léognan Grand cru classé
2010

Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Pessac-Léognan
Classification
Grand cru classé
Varietal(s)
Merlot 48 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 42 %
Malbec 10 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

History Bouscaut’s vineyard has been in existence since the 17th century on the Cadaujac commune, in the Pessac-Léognan AOC, formerly called Graves. The Chabanneaux family bought the property at the end of the 19th century. The name Bouscaut (named after the place) appeared under their aegis towards 1881, replacing the name Haut Truchon. The various owners throughout the twentieth century were very dedicated to improving and transforming both the vineyard and the château. The neighbouring...

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Product notes

At Bouscaut, the grapes are cold macerated for a few days. Then the juice remains in vats in contact with the skins and pips (the pomace) during the alcoholic fermentation. At this point, we do regular pumping over (repassing of the juice on the pomace to extract color and tannins) which are decided daily by the owners and the consulting oenologist while tasting.

Production notes

Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, a few selected parcels undergo malolactic fermentation in barrels, while the others remain in vats. The second wine is also transferred into barrels.

Tasting notes

Fruits, buttery notes, round, supple, soft, blended tannins, delicate, silky, fresh… A wine of great style.