Domaine du Bouscat Bordeaux Supérieur

A man in a black sweater standing next to wine barrels, with two glasses of red wine on top, in a wine cellar or winery setting.
Three bottles of red wine with vintage labels. The first bottle has a white label stating "Domaine du Bouscat Cuvée La Gorgone 2013," with an orange foil top. The second bottle features a white label with red and gold accents, reading "Domaine du Bouscat Caduce 2019," with a red foil top. The third bottle has a cream-colored label with black handwritten-style text, saying "les portes de l'An..." with a gold foil top.

History

Domaine du Bouscat is located close to Fronsac, in St. Romain La Virvee, not far from the Dordogne river. Domaine du Bouscat has a long history in the region. The estate was created in 1870 by the Dubernard family.

Today, Domaine du Bouscat is run by fifth-generation owner, François Dubernard, who took over management of the property in 1998. 

A row of wooden wine barrels outdoors near an aged white building with greenery, under a clear sky.

La Gargone 2013

Bottle of Domaine du Bouscat Cuvée La Gargone red wine from 2013 with an orange foil capsule and a white label featuring a logo and text.

Tasting Highlights

60% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.

"Ruby red with light purple reflections. Notes of liquorice and linden flowers. Aeration I find red berries. Juicy, refreshing appetizer. The tannic structure is revealed fairly quickly and presents a surprisingly fine grain. The tannins are silky and in synthesis with a slightly crunchy acidity. A wine which will certainly gain even more fruity intensity at the end of the palate but which is basically already accessible. A great success in an extremely difficult vintage. Respect." - Yves Beck

A bottle of red wine with a cream-colored label reading "Les Portes de l'Ans," featuring a simple line drawing of a face between a crown and another face, and the year 2016 along with the name Francois Dubourdieu.

Les Portes de l’Am 2016

Tasting Highlights

“When you take 50% Merlot, 25% Malbec and 25% Cabernet Franc from vines that are almost 40 years of age, with low yields of only 14 hectoliters per hectare, it's easy to understand how you get such a dark, inky color. Licorice and black cherry liqueur are all over the place. Dense rich, lushly textured and forward, this is packed with freshness and flavor.” Jeff Leve