Château Bouscassé - Madiran - Vieilles Vignes 2016

Keywords : Complex / Elegance / Aging potential

The wine : What a delicious success this Madiran Vieilles Vignes from Château Bouscassé is! From vines with an average age of 80 years, this 100% Tannat impresses as much with its power as with its finesse. An incredible aromatic concentration is present, enhanced by 16 months of aging in new oak barrels. Notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, cherry, blackberry, plum) blend with an exquisite spicy touch (pepper, garrigue, licorice) as well as a well-integrated oakiness bringing notes of vanilla, cedar, and chocolate. An elegant and distinguished wine with great aging potential. Wonderful pairings to be expected with duck, red meats, and game.

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red wine

Grape variety : 100% Tannat

AOC : Madiran

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and to keep until 2036

Serving temperature : 16-18°C

The estate : We no longer need to introduce Alain Brumont ! An iconic figure of the Madiran appellation, he has, over 40 years, brought his estates to the top of the South-West region and highlighted the incredible potential of the local Tannat grape variety.

It all began in 1979 when he inherited the family's 17 hectares of Château Bouscassé. Then, in the early 1980s, he acquired Château Montus and met Baron Philippe de Rothschild at Château Mouton-Rothschild (Grand Cru Classé of the Pauillac AOC): it was a turning point. Particularly inspired by their exchanges, he now openly displays his vision of producing great wines in Madiran, an appellation then mainly known for its rustic wines.

The first vintage of Château Montus in 1982 made a big splash: the press praised the work done while the French and international markets discovered a noble, powerful wine with definite aging potential. Since then, he has never stopped searching for and selecting the best terroirs of his native region. Today, at the head of 250 hectares, Vignobles Brumont continue to be an absolute reference throughout the South-West and Alain, although still involved, has now handed over the reins of the estate to his son-in-law Antoine Veiry. Discover their magnificent cuvées here, you won't regret it!