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Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Château Bouscassé Frimaire Alain Brumont 1996
13%
2L
Intensity
With its perfect balance of freshness and aromatic opulence, this wine is as delicious in its youth as it is after many years in the cellar.
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Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Château Bouscassé Frimaire Alain Brumont 1996
The wine
This cuvée comes from one of the region''s finest terroirs, where Malbec and Merlot thrive on clay-rich and pebbly soils. The wine is matured in oak foudres for one or two years and displays a beautiful garnet colour and abundant aromas of red and dark fruits. Its rounded texture has an elegant tannic backbone which gives the wine good ageing potential.
About the Producer Château Bouscassé
Owned by Alain Brumont, who is also at the head of Château Montus, Bouscassé is one of the big names of Madiran. In 1979, Alain Brumont left the family-owned domaine of Château Bouscassé and bought Château Montus. He completely changed the vineyards (with other rootstocks and seedlings selected…) and took inspiration from the Bordeaux model, aging his wines in small new oak barrels. In 1982, he made his first wines with the grapes from three-year-old vines. This great success marked the beginning of Madiran wine's worldwide renown. Some years later, he went back to running the family domaine, Château Bouscassé. The wines from both domains are vinified at Château Montus. Brumont is therefore the largest landowner in the appellation (with almost 180 hectares) and owns the best parcels.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 4 500ml formats
Level 4 NormalObservations 4 Highly worn labels, 1 Slightly damaged capsule, 4 Marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: South-West
Appellation: Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Owner: Alain Brumont
Vintage: 1996
Colour: dessert wine
Service temperature: 9°
Size (in ha): 240 hectares
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: exotic fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine