Château Bouscassé

Madiran Tannat Blend

8.9320 ratings

9.111 pro ratings

Madiran, Southwest France, France

Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck

Top Notes For

8.8

Dark, chalky, and smooth, but the fruit is undefined. Nice, but not special.

Dark, chalky, and smooth, but the fruit is undefined. Nice, but not special.

4 people found it helpfulDec 13th, 2017

Robert Reinhardt Jr

8.9

Nice nose, very nice balance low to no tanins. Medium finish good deal at price point

Nice nose, very nice balance low to no tanins. Medium finish good deal at price point

2 people found it helpfulOct 5th, 2016

9.0

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour with some friends while we played pool. The 2018 pours a dark garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of dark fruit: black plum, cassis, tobacco, cocoa, ferrous minerals, gentle, dried cool spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Masculine and pretty impressive value. I would imagine this would be a solid paring with cassoulet. Drink now and through 2028.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour with some friends while we played pool. The 2018 pours a dark garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of dark fruit: black plum, cassis, tobacco, cocoa, ferrous minerals, gentle, dried cool spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Masculine and pretty impressive value. I would imagine this would be a solid paring with cassoulet. Drink now and through 2028.

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2024

Stephane St-Arnauld

9.0

Stephane had this 4 years ago

Stephane had this 4 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2021

Stephane St-Arnauld

9.0

Stephane had this 5 years ago

Stephane had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2021

Veronique Gendron

9.8

Veronique had this 5 years ago

Veronique had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2021

8.8

always good regardless of vintage

always good regardless of vintage

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2021

8.9

Bery deep

Bery deep

1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2020

9.0

Really enjoyed this -- nice fruit and went well with steak dinner

Really enjoyed this -- nice fruit and went well with steak dinner

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2016

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Insanely rich and delicious. Great with Mari's beef stew.

Insanely rich and delicious. Great with Mari's beef stew.

1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2016