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.
Situation
Covers 34ha with red grape varieties
Grape varieties
55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec
Soil
Clay on a limestone base
Ageing
Aged in oak barrels: 14 to 18 months – 45% new wood
Available Vintages
Alcohol
14°
Blending
Merlot 69 %, Cabernet sauvignon 20 %, Malbec 11 %
Description
The red has powerful but elegant tannins and presents notes of red fruits, leather and toast.
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
