Château Bouscassé

Madiran Tannat Blend

8.831 ratings
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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
Bill E
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
Philippe Thibault

If you haven't had any wines from Madiran, you're missing out.

If you haven't had any wines from Madiran, you're missing out.

Feb 1st, 2018
Nathan Barker

sweet, chalky, smooth yet tangy, hint of pepper

sweet, chalky, smooth yet tangy, hint of pepper

Nov 16th, 2020
Eric Thomas

Moderate to high tannin, goes well with rib eye steak. Too dry with lamb.

Moderate to high tannin, goes well with rib eye steak. Too dry with lamb.

Jan 7th, 2019
Micah Woong

Good but not great, a bit flat.

Good but not great, a bit flat.

Jan 1st, 2019
Tree Kilpatrick

Bit tight on the nose. Dark. Flavors are dense and fruity. Juicy and full. Nice with cheese.

Bit tight on the nose. Dark. Flavors are dense and fruity. Juicy and full. Nice with cheese.

Nov 15th, 2018
Natalie Griffin

Good house red. Soft tannins, chocolate and tart figs. Good acid.

Good house red. Soft tannins, chocolate and tart figs. Good acid.

Nov 14th, 2018
Melissa Housman

Quite nice for the price

Quite nice for the price

Mar 24th, 2018
Emilie Reas

Drinkable and deep but not overly complex or bold.

Drinkable and deep but not overly complex or bold.

Jan 6th, 2018
Anders Berglund

Grymt god med hög syra och strävhet väldigt fylligt.

Grymt god med hög syra och strävhet väldigt fylligt.

Jan 1st, 2018