Glue-y nose a bit like an Hermitage blanc, broad palate, still very firm acids-- splendid with a fatty pork chop. Also great with live jazz. — 8 years ago
Wowww impressionnant ! Ouvert prêt à boire charnu tannique arômes tertiaires ...me rappel les grands montus prestige à maturité — 8 years ago
If you are into the power of Madiran then you will be served. Red berries with lots of tannin for this excellent 2010 vintage. Of cause the typical earthy tones balances well with the fruit and the punch. A great effort by Bouscasse, now compare with Montus... — 8 years ago
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. — a year ago
Tropical and oily, actually a fun mix — 7 years ago
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The secondary and tertiary notes are on full display at year 25, yet there are still blackberry and raspberry lingering around. It’s rich, powerful, and silky smooth on the palate. Very rustic and savory yet so refined. The tannins are resolved but there is plenty of acidity to hold this for 5-6 more years before its slow descent.
Somewhat reminds me of Musar. — 3 days ago