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Description of the Bousquet Estate:
Located in the stunning Uco Valley, under the skies of Tupungato, Mendoza, Domaine Bousquet is renowned for its unwavering commitment to organic farming and environmental stewardship. With vines planted at some of the highest altitudes in the region, the estate combines modern viticultural practices with winemaking traditions inherited from France, resulting in wines of exceptional quality and unparalleled purity.
Description of the Cuvée Bousquet - Gran Chardonnay - 2021:
The Bousquet Gran Chardonnay 2021 expresses the quintessence of Chardonnay grown on the unique terroir of the Uco Valley. This elegant and refined wine is the result of a rigorous selection of the best Chardonnay grapes, magnifying the varietal expression and potential of the grape under organic growing conditions.
Aromas of the Cuvée:
This vintage reveals a sophisticated aromatic bouquet, marked by notes of ripe white fruits, such as peach and pear, intertwined with delicate hints of vanilla and toast from its oak aging. A mineral freshness is also present, recalling the limestone origin of its soils.
Characteristics of the Cuvée:
- Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Aging: Matured in French oak barrels to bring complexity and a creamy texture without masking the liveliness of the fruit.
- Profile: With a lovely roundness on the palate, this Chardonnay elegantly combines aromatic richness and freshness, supported by a well-balanced acidity.
- Aging Potential: Excellent to drink now, it also has good aging potential.
Pairings with this Cuvée:
The Bousquet Gran Chardonnay 2021 is ideal with delicate dishes such as fish in creamy sauces, seafood, roast poultry, or soft cheeses. Its structure and richness allow it to pair harmoniously with sophisticated and flavorful cuisine.
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The little history of the country
Argentina
Although Argentina is considered the "new world", its wine tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization, in the 16th century and then by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world has made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on the viticultural and oenological level and necessarily financially) which has allowed the country's wine producers to increase quality levels and have succeeded in consolidating an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the omnipresent Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, he is today responsible for some of the most famous Argentinian wines, which are characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape variety of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which gives a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentinian wines are recognized throughout the world for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.