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Château Bouscaut
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A Graves Grand Cru Classé for its red and white wines, Château Bouscaut was bought by Lucien Lurton, a descendant of a line of passionate winegrowers and himself the owner of numerous Classified Growths, notably in the Médoc, in 1979 from investors on the East Coast of the United States. Located in the commune of Cadaujac, the south-facing vineyard stretches to the foot of the château. Sophie Lurton received Bouscaut from her father and took over the reins in 1992. Her husband, Laurent Cogombles, has been working alongside her since 1997: an agricultural engineer, he is currently President of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Find out more
Recommended byLe Guide Hachette - Wine Spectator - Jean-Marc Quarin
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At the entrance to the Graves vineyards, and more specifically in the Pessac-Léognan appellation area, a charming building hides a formidable tour: Château Bouscaut. Like Château Brane-Cantenac in Margaux, Château Bouscaut is owned by the Lurton family. While the reputation of this Cru Classé is well established, there's something a little different about it... Accessible on foot from the end of the Bordeaux streetcar line, a detour is highly recommended!
As you probably know, the Bordeaux vineyards are famous for their crus classés. The most illustrious of these dates back to 1855... but it classifies almost exclusively Médoc wines! In 1953, the Graves region's immediate neighbors published their own classification. This one ranked only châteaux from the Graves region, all in the Pessac-Léognan AOC. There are 16 of them, and there is no hierarchical ranking: some châteaux are ranked for their red wine, others for their white wine, and some for both colors. Such is the case of Château Bouscaut. Among its peers, the estate is an exception in several respects. Far from the flashy glitz of Château Pape-Clément or the museum-like estate of Malartic-Lagravière, at Bouscaut everything exudes authenticity, simplicity and sharing.
Here, the vines frame the property and stretch as far as the eye can see. These are cultivated with respect for the environment: the château has held HVE 3 certification since 2018. At first glance, the grape varieties are not too different: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds, Sauvignon and Semillon for the (dry) whites. But a little digging reveals a small presence of Malbec, which the house chefs are trying to revive. Is this an experiment to find new outlets in the face of global warming, or an attempt to reconnect with the past of this historic terroir? A bit of both, but one thing's for sure: there's something about Bouscaut wines that sets them apart from the rest of Pessac-Léognan.
The Château Bouscaut red is powerful, fruity (lightly cooked red fruits, prune) but retains a lovely freshness despite this. The tannins are smooth and the ageing is light. This lightness is achieved by renewing only the oldest barrels. In warmer years (e.g. 2015), roasted and jammy notes come to the fore, much to your delight! This wine is the perfect accompaniment to Pauillac lamb and candied Mediterranean vegetables.
Chateau Bouscaut Blanc is a dry wine like we make them so well in Bordeaux: Sauvignon reveals all its aromatic potential: slightly vegetal, we also detect notes of citrus and exotic fruits warmer thanks to Semillon. Serve at around 12°C as an appetizer, or with poultry in a lemon sauce that echoes the wine's freshness.
Cru Classé des Graves
As you probably know, the Bordeaux vineyards are famous for their crus classés. The most illustrious of these dates back to 1855... but it classifies almost exclusively Médoc wines! In 1953, the Graves region's immediate neighbors published their own classification. This one ranked only châteaux from the Graves region, all in the Pessac-Léognan AOC. There are 16 of them, and there is no hierarchical ranking: some châteaux are ranked for their red wine, others for their white wine, and some for both colors. Such is the case of Château Bouscaut. Among its peers, the estate is an exception in several respects. Far from the flashy glitz of Château Pape-Clément or the museum-like estate of Malartic-Lagravière, at Bouscaut everything exudes authenticity, simplicity and sharing.
An almost classic grape variety
Here, the vines frame the property and stretch as far as the eye can see. These are cultivated with respect for the environment: the château has held HVE 3 certification since 2018. At first glance, the grape varieties are not too different: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds, Sauvignon and Semillon for the (dry) whites. But a little digging reveals a small presence of Malbec, which the house chefs are trying to revive. Is this an experiment to find new outlets in the face of global warming, or an attempt to reconnect with the past of this historic terroir? A bit of both, but one thing's for sure: there's something about Bouscaut wines that sets them apart from the rest of Pessac-Léognan.
Bouscaut wines
The Château Bouscaut red is powerful, fruity (lightly cooked red fruits, prune) but retains a lovely freshness despite this. The tannins are smooth and the ageing is light. This lightness is achieved by renewing only the oldest barrels. In warmer years (e.g. 2015), roasted and jammy notes come to the fore, much to your delight! This wine is the perfect accompaniment to Pauillac lamb and candied Mediterranean vegetables.
Chateau Bouscaut Blanc is a dry wine like we make them so well in Bordeaux: Sauvignon reveals all its aromatic potential: slightly vegetal, we also detect notes of citrus and exotic fruits warmer thanks to Semillon. Serve at around 12°C as an appetizer, or with poultry in a lemon sauce that echoes the wine's freshness.
Registered since 23/09/2015
30, route de Bergerac - Château de Camarsac Château de Camarsac,
33750 CAMARSAC
33750 CAMARSAC
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