Viniou Reviews
Château Bouscaut 2015 from the Graves AOC is an excellent representative of red Bordeaux wines, offering a harmonious blend of classic grape varieties, typically Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a hint of Malbec or Petit Verdot, depending on the final assemblage year by year. The 2015 vintage benefited from ideal weather conditions, resulting in grapes that achieved full ripeness while retaining balanced acidity. The terroir of Bouscaut is defined by its gravelly soils mixed with clay and limestone, providing excellent drainage and imparting a characteristic finesse and minerality to the wine. Ageing occurs in French oak barrels, lending structure, nuanced spice, and enhancing the wine's natural complexity.
The Graves region, within Bordeaux's Left Bank, is renowned for its distinctive soils—gravelly ridges formed by ancient riverbeds. This combination of gravel, sand, and clay ensures optimal vine stress, encouraging deep roots and expressive fruit. With a temperate maritime climate moderated by the Garonne river, Graves enjoys warm summers and mild, damp winters. This region has a rich viticultural heritage, reputed as one of Bordeaux's oldest wine areas, and is acclaimed for both its reds and dry whites, though the reds stand out for their depth, earthy notes, and aging potential.
Château Bouscaut 2015’s plush tannins and vibrant fruit profile make it ideal with classic French dishes such as roast duck, entrecôte Bordelaise with a shallot and red wine sauce, or even a rack of lamb with Provencal herbs. For a regional touch, try it alongside cannelés de Bordeaux—a savoury reinterpretation—or grilled magret de canard. Mature cheeses like Comté or aged Saint-Nectaire will also pair beautifully, enhancing the wine’s subtle oak and berry notes.
For optimal enjoyment, decant Château Bouscaut 2015 for at least one hour to allow its bouquet to fully develop. Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C, which will highlight its layered complexity, freshness, and supple structure. This vintage can be appreciated now for its generosity or cellared further if you seek even greater refinement.
