Domaine Bousquet
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2021
- Organic
- Vegan
About this winery
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....
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Product notes
James Suckling : 91 points Wine Enthusiast : 90 points
Production notes
Hand-picked grapes are harvested in the third and fourth weeks of April, before undergoing a 48-hour cold maceration at 50°F/10°C, followed by a 10-day fermentation using selected yeasts between 77° F/25°C and 81°F/27°C, and a further 10-day maceration. 100% malolactic and aged in contact with French oak 6-8 months.
Tasting notes
Displaying aromas of berries and cassis and crisp acidity, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is silky with a touch of French elegance and just a slight oak influence.