From the
Languedoc region in the South of France, this wine is a blend of
35% Grenache, 30% Carignane, 20% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre grapes.
It carries aromas and flavors of berry, black currant, coffee,
licorice, leather and spice. A perfect accompaniment with meats,
cheeses, pasta, or other tomato based or spicy dishes.
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The vineyards
of Château Bousquette, a 50 acre family estate, drape over the
craggy hillsides of a small town called Cessenon, only 30 miles
inland from the Mediterranean in the South of France. "Bousquette"
(pronounced boo-sket) in French means thicket or grove. The word
aptly describes the property: a simple family estate nestled in
pine trees, lavender and thyme, overlooking miles of vineyards
stretching all the way to the foot of the volcanic mountains, the
Cévennes.
The vineyards are moderated by the cooling breezes from the sea,
giving the grapes a long, even growing season. After a 10 day
maceration period, the new wine is racked and pressed into large
barrels and aged for about 18 months. The result is a dry,
Rhône-style wine that is typical of southern France. Aromas of
berry, leather and spice. Very smooth and mouth-filling flavors of
ripe plums and black cherry fruit. Warm tannins and a lingering,
smooth finish.
AOC Saint-Chinian; 35% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 15%
Mourvedre.
Alcohol Content: 14%
Aging Potential: 5 to 8
years
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