Domaine Bousquet


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The estate covers 240 hectares in Tupungato, in the Uco Valley (Mendoza). The region has idyllic wine-growing conditions. The vineyard is located at the foot of the Andes, at an altitude of 1,200 meters, this which places it among the highest vineyards in the world. Thanks to its location, the vineyard of the Domaine Bousquet benefits from a cool and dry climate, important factors for . With an average rainfall of 20 cm per year, the water distribution in the vineyards can be very good. controlled. Irrigation is treated by a drip system with pure runoff in the mountains, this which creates a reason with a lower pH, resulting in higher acidity and more color in the wine. The soils are sandy and drainage tends to be excellent. Most soils are poor in organic matter due to altitude and climate, which creates additional stress desirable for the vine. All these assets give the grapes the possibility to reach an optimal maturation without resorting to to pesticides or other chemicals, allowing Domaine Bousquet to produce high quality and organically grown grapes, which are then processed into organic wines of high quality. Jean Bousquet planted the vineyard on his virgin land in 1997. Once the vines reached their optimal maturity, the grapes are picked by hand and placed in small trays. The grapes, which are organic, have a high concentration thanks to lower yields. Thicker skins, developed by the grapes to protect themselves from the hot and cold, give us more body, flavor and of aromatics.