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Description of Domaine Bousquet
Domaine Bousquet, recognized for its eco-responsible approach, cultivates its vines in the admirable Uco Valley, in Argentina. Benefiting from an ideal climate and soil, the estate combines sustainable practices and modern techniques to produce premium organic wines, expressing the purity and intensity of the local terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Bousquet Virgen Malbec
The Cuvée Bousquet Virgen Malbec is an ode to the raw and natural expression of Malbec. Without added sulphites, this cuvée celebrates the authentic and unmanipulated profile of the fruit. It is a clear manifestation of the estate's philosophy, which aims to offer wines as close as possible to their natural state.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This organic Malbec is characterized by a captivating bouquet of dark fruits and wild berries, with subtle notes of spice and earth developing on the palate. The absence of barreling preserves the freshness of the fruity aromas and underlines the intrinsic quality of the grape variety.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Malbec
- Profile: A full-bodied and fruity wine, with soft tannins and well-integrated acidity, reflecting a true expression of Malbec.
- Aging Potential: Designed to be enjoyed young, this wine nevertheless reveals a structure that allows for graceful aging.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Bousquet Virgen Malbec goes perfectly with rich and flavorful dishes such as grilled meats, stews or pasta with sauce. Its pure and organic nature makes it the ideal companion for an authentic culinary experience.
The little history of the country
Argentina
Although Argentina is considered the "new world", its wine tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization, in the 16th century and then by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world has made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on the viticultural and oenological level and necessarily financially) which has allowed the country's wine producers to increase quality levels and have succeeded in consolidating an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the omnipresent Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, he is today responsible for some of the most famous Argentinian wines, which are characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape variety of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which gives a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentinian wines are recognized throughout the world for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.