Ericsson

8.9

This is just like the picture describes, a simple wine meant to be had in streetside bistros with hearty dishes in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. It is a narrative of place and practice. It brings together the timeless qualities of Tannat while showcasing a refined approach to blending and maturation which truly refines one of the strongest varietals in the world. — 2 months ago

Daniel M

9.0

No notes, to go along arguably the best cassoulet in the region. Black fruits on the nose, a bit of leather too. Great acid drive and great width, nice tannins all along and fine tannins that kick in the rear before a nice and delicate finish. Great stuff and pairing made in heaven. — 2 years ago

Christian Gray

9.3

Awesome. Muscly. Plush. Black and blue fruits. Flowers. Oak. — 8 years ago

Doug Powers

9.3

[80% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon] Leather, forest floor, maybe a little Brett, excellent structure and depth, despite its age, seems like it can easily age another 10-15 years, long, lingering finish, excellent Madiran! — 4 months ago

with Jim

Louis Martin

8.9

Strong tannins, hint of licorice. Pairs nicely with fatty cheese (especially a sharp cheddar). — 5 years ago

Oliver Alexander

9.1

Wunderbar! — 7 years ago

Menaka De Silva

8.9

Drinkable but not memorable — 8 years ago

Ming L

9.0

My prior experience with Tannat was limited to a bottle of Bodega Garzon, and I was not really a fan. This bottle gives me new perspective about the variety.

A blend of Tannat/CS/CF (60/20/20), it opens with ripe black fruits tinged with peppery spices, dark cocoa, cherry cola, and just hint of barnyard. Velvety palate with surprisingly polished tannins.

My first Madiran. Chateau Bouscassé is the home estate of Alain Brumont who also owns the more famous Chateau Montus. — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2002 / complex smell with leather cigarbox mint very dignified concentrated taste with looooong aftertaste, great effort of Brumont 100% tannat — 6 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.1

Dark purple garnet in the glass. Raspberry and leather on the opulent nose. Medium plus acidity surrounds the palate of raspberry, leather, and cassis. The aggressive tannins of youth have been time-tamed down to an approachable medium (we’re twenty-two years on, after all). Drink up! It’s delicious! Merci, Mssr. Brumont. — 8 years ago