COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Alain Brumont
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Bouscassé 2019 is a red wine from the Madiran appellation in Southwest France, produced by Alain Brumont. The wine is primarily made from Tannat, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Brumont, who inherited the family estate in 1979, is recognized for his role in revitalizing Madiran and championing the Tannat grape. The estate's terroir, a mix of clay-limestone soils, is known for producing wines with substantial structure and aging potential. The 2019 vintage is noted for its youthful power and promise of future development.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alain Brumont is credited with revitalizing the Madiran appellation.
Fact 02
The terroir is humorously nicknamed 'Le Pied de Côte de Saint Emilion'.
Fact 03
Vines at Château Bouscassé range from 20 to 100 years old.
Fact 04
The wine is known for its significant aging potential.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Bouscassé 2019 begins with manual harvesting. Grapes undergo cold pre-fermentation maceration before a slow fermentation at 28°C, with maceration lasting between 30 to 45 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for an extended period, typically 36 months in wood, utilizing a combination of 80 H oval casks and small oak barrels, with some new oak influence. A subsequent aging phase in 80 hl foudres allows for further integration and maturation before bottling.
