Domaine du Bouscat Cuvee La Gargone, Bordeaux Superieur, France

布斯卡加格內(nèi)干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：5420

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Cuvee la Gargone is scented of crushed blackberries, black cherries preserves and baking spices with wafts of potpourri and dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate is velvety with a good core of ripe, spicy fruit and a lively finish.

The "Les Portes de l'Ame..." 2014 from Domaine du Bouscaut is a blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Malbec and 25% Cabernet Franc cropped at just 19 hectoliters per hectare and aged in 100% in new Seguin oak demi-muids. It has an upfront, incense-infused bouquet that handles the oak well. The palate is medium-bodied with bold, ripe tannin and a decent line of acidity. It doesn't quite deliver the complexity on the finish that I think a better vintage would have bestowed, but there is good depth and an attractive pepperiness that lingers in the mouth.

The 2013 La Gargone (60% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon) tips the scales at 13.5% alcohol. Bigger, richer and fuller than the Caduce, it offers notes of new saddle leather, black currants, forest floor and a touch of spring flowers. A major sleeper of the vintage, it should drink well for 3-4 years. As evidenced by the gorgeous performances of these three cuvees, this is one of the best-run humble pedigree properties in Bordeaux. 2013 presented plenty of challenges, but all three of these Bouscat offerings merit interest from consumers.

The 2012 Bouscat Cuvées La Gargone (60% Merlot, 20% Malbec, the balance the two Cabernets) is deep, opaque ruby/purple, with plenty of licorice, incense, blackberry and cassis. This over-achieving Bordeaux Superieur (14.5% natural alcohol) is beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and deliciously ripe and heady. It is stunningly pure, textured and easily Cru Classé quality. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.

The 2011 Cuvee La Gargone (14% alcohol) exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color, abundant notes of sweet blueberries and black raspberries and significant density and richness. A major sleeper of the vintage, this blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon should drink well for 3-5 years.