Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec
This is Domaine Bousquet’s line starring their best grapes from the “home” vineyard – the original vineyard planted by Jean Bousquet in the late 1990s. This was the terroir that caught Jean’s imagination because it had a rarity – sand. Sandy soil makes for elegant wines (a “must” for this Frenchman). Its low fertility gives desirable vine stress; it is permeable for good drainage and has no salinity issues, often a problem in arid areas. Grapes here are the last to be harvested; the extra hang time ensures heightened richness and body.
85% Malbec, 5% Merlot 5% Syrah 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, has a long pre- and post-fermentation maceration and aged for 12 months in French oak.
Tasting notes:
Intense violet color. Attractive and enticing depth of fruit on the nose with cassis, blueberries, blood plums, sarsaparilla, and spice. The palate has attractive fresh fruit flavors with smooth and juicy tannins.
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Shelf Talkers: 2018 - 2017 - 2016 -2015
2018
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2018
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James Suckling
2018
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Tim Atkin
2018
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Descorchados
2017
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Wine Enthusiast
2017
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James Suckling
2017
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Tim Atkin
2017
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Descorchados 2019
2016
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2016
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Decanter
2016
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Descorchados 2018
2015
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Tim Atkin
2015
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2013
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Descorchados 2017
2012
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James Suckling
2012
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Wine Spectator
2012
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2012
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Stephen Tanzer
2011
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2011
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2010
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Stephen Tanzer
2010
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Robert Parker
2010
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2010
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2006
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2006
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