Winemaker Notes
With its rich aroma, lively acidity, and plummy and briary fruit flavors, this Reserve Malbec comes with a dash of French elegance and just a touch of oak. The wine is a testament to its Argentine heritage and the French origin of the Bousquet family.
A great match for steak, pork & lamb as well as fattier fish like salmon and poultry with dark meat.
Blend: 85% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Blackberries and blueberries, graphite, iodine, sweet spices and dried blue flowers. Bright, juicy and generous on the palate with tight, smooth tannins. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
Cinnamon and vanilla lead to plum and blackberry on the nose of this wine. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity are a stamp of the Gualtallary region where this wine is made. The palate displays intense black-fruit flavors and hints of spices, due to a smart use of oak. It has a flavorful finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Domaine Bousquet Organic Merlot is slightly elevated on the palate and nicely balanced. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of blackberries, dried earth, savory spices, and earthy notes. Try it with beef tacos. (Tasted: January 7, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.