Chateau Bouscaut 2016

Chateau Bouscaut 2016

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Originally called Haut Truchon, Chateau Bouscaut's vineyards have been in existence since the 17th century. The property was renamed Chateau Bouscaut in 1881. Many owners successfully guided the chateau throughout the years. In 1929, the owners of Chateau Bouscaut purchased Chateau Valoux and its vineyards were incorporated into Chateau Bouscaut. In 1960, a fire totally destroyed the Chateau. Victor Place, who was the owner at the time, reconstructed the chateau to the original plans. In 1968, he sold to a group of New York investors. They held te estate for 11 years and sold it to Lucien Lurton. It remains in the Lurton family.
The red vineyards at Chateau Bouscaut account for 47 hectares planted to 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petit Verdot.

Decanter: 93
Lovely rich, dark purple in colour, this is often a wine that luxuriates in its oak - and you see that again here. It feels very much like a signature Bouscaut, with rich, exotic spice notes, a silky texture and opulent feel, without going over the top. The heat comes through a little but it has a slick approach that works.Rich and modern, but true to itself. 40% new oak. 5% Cabernet Franc makes up the blend. Drinking Window 2025 - 2038.
Wine Enthusiast: 94
This Lurton family-owned property has upped its game in recent vintages and this wine shows the same progress. Rich tannins and dense black fruits deliver weight and concentration. The alcohol is balanced by the fresh black-currant-flavored aftertaste to give lushness without heaviness. Drink from 2025.
Vinous: 91
The 2016 Bouscaut has an appealing, understated bouquet of blackberry, cedar and humidor aromas, light touches of melted tar emerging with time. The medium-bodied palate is quite rounded in texture, offering sappy black fruit and a hint of clove and fennel toward the persistent finish, which fans out with confidence. Superb.
James Suckling: 91
The plum and currant aromas with crushed cement are persuasive. Medium body, attractive fruit, slightly fluid center palate and a medium finish. Needs one or two years to come together. Try after 2020.