2022 Bouscaut
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The 2022 Bouscaut is higher toned than the La Chapelle de la Mission or Clarence Haut-Brion, with a little more VA perhaps, though nothing to worry about. It just translates more of that warm summer. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fleshy and sweet, but it feels a bit formulaic on the finish. Perhaps time will imbue more personality. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
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Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
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The second year of organic conversion marks a new start in Bordeaux's classic estate. Evoking aromas of dark berries, flowers, spices and oak, the 2022 Bouscaut is medium to full-bodied, round and dense on the palate with chewy tannins and a slightly dry finish attributed to an oaky, toasty aftertaste and characteristic Cabernet grip. Overall, it represents a commendable effort.
The 2022 Château Bouscaut is brilliant stuff, with a more modern yet balanced, impressive style. Cassis, smoky oak, scorched earth, and graphite notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated, has ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a killer Grave that will benefit from 4-5 years in the cellar and have two decades of overall longevity. The 2022 is 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Malbec.
The 2022 Bouscaut offers red and black fruit, though it may not be as complex as its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and moderate depth, but the finish feels a little undernourished given the growing season.
About the producer
Under the Lurton family, this property has seen extensive work in the vineyard and winery, and an associated uptick in quality. The vines stretch across 42 hectares, with Merlot dominating plantings for the reds.