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Château Bouscaut
AOC Pessac-Leognan
1st Growth of the Graves
Château Bouscaut is one of the 14 Grands Crus Classés of Graves for both its white and red wines, in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Sophie Lurton has been running Bouscaut, along with husband Laurent Cogombles for nearly 30 years.
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Situation
Covers 34ha with red grape varieties
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Grape varieties
55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec
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Soil
Clay on a limestone base
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Ageing
Aged in oak barrels: 14 to 18 months – 45% new wood
Available Vintages
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Alcohol
14°
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Blending
Merlot 69 %, Cabernet sauvignon 20 %, Malbec 11 %
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Description
The red has powerful but elegant tannins and presents notes of red fruits, leather and toast.
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Tasting
“Ripe and spicy, this wine has great fruit allied to firm tannins. It is juicy, full of black currant flavors and fine, ripe acidity, This wine should age well.” – Wine Enthousiast