Domaine Bousquet Virgen Malbec No Added Sulphur

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Description

At last a 100% 'No Sulphur Added' Malbec, offering the purest expression of the local terroir.

At last a 100% ‘No Sulphur Added’ Malbec from the renowned Domaine Bousquet, offering the purest expression of the local terroir. Made from Malbec grapes grown at 1,200 metres in the foothills of the Andes, which benefit from plenty of sunlight and temperature swings, which is said to add extra flavour and freshness to the grapes. This delicious no sulphur added Malbec is deep violet in colour with intense berried fruit and floral notes with a touch of tasty spice and violets on the palate.

  • Recommended in Harper’s Magazine, Harper’s Choice, saying “…no added sulphites and no oak, just flavourful, fresh-tasting wine made from high-altitude grapes grown in Gualtallary.” (2022 vintage)
  • 90 Points, Best of Argentina, Tim Atkin MW (2020 vintage)
  • 91 Points, James Suckling (2020 vintage)

 

Taste

Juicy black cherry

Aroma

Black cherry and cassis, Pepper

The Bousquet family originally arrived from Carcassonne, in the South of France and can proudly claim to have four generations of experience in the winemaking tradition. Their first foray to Mendoza was in 1990 with the aim of understanding the unique nature of the climate, soils and topography of this imposing, impressive upland region but it was not until 1997 that the family made their first purchase of land and re-located from France. This first 110 hectare parcel is located in the Gualtallary valley in Tupungato, Mendoza at an altitude of 1200 metres (4,000 feet), making it one of the higher altitude vineyards in Mendoza and the world. The cool nights and a near constant breeze emphasise the idyllic climatic/terroir conditions that these vines enjoy. In total, the Bousquet estate comprises 240 hectares of vines, all in Tupungato. Another unique characteristic of the region is the low amount of rainfall (approximately 20cm a year). This allows Domaine Bousquet to control the amount of water given to the grapes via a drip irrigation system. This same water is also bottled and sold locally as one of Argentina’s most popular bottled waters - which demonstrates just how pure and clean it is. Soils, in the main, are sandy with excellent drainage. Grapes are harvested by hand. Grown in such ideal conditions, it allows the fruit to attain an optimum maturity without having to use pesticides or any other chemical products. Only natural ferttilizers such as compost are used. Domaine Bousquet are able, therefore, to produce high quality, healthy organically grown grapes which in turn become high quality organic wines. A pure, natural expression of the Tupungato region. To improve the land's biodiversity is a key Bousquet aim. By nourishing the land and treating it with respect, the vines will give back in turn its finest fruit. With roots that penetrate deep into the soil absorbing trace minerals, the vines yield up a fruit that is a pure, authentic expression of its origins. As in the vineyards, so too in the cellar - respecting the delicacy of the fruit with gentle handling is the guiding principle in the cellar. Meticulous care and sensitivity throughout the winemaking ensures that the natural flavours express themselves to the full once poured from the bottle to the glass.

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  1. Really nice Malbec. Quite full and heady and despite a smallish headached in the morning I can forgive it this as it is 14.5%. Much better on second day. Would recommend.

    Alexis Dixon (verified owner)

  2. A delicious malbec. Tried for the first time and will definitely be purchasing again.

    maryreid353 (verified owner)