Château Bouscassé : Les Jardins Philosophiques 2019

A blend of 70% Petit Courbu and 30% Petit Manseng, crafted from direct pressing for three to four hours with whole bunches, the 2019 Les Jardins Philosophiques reveals a fresh, lively bouquet of lemon, spices, orchard fruit and lime mingled with an exotic touch. Medium-bodied, supple and enrobing, it’s layered with bright acids, a juicy core of fruit and a long, elegantly bitter finish. It was matured for 12 months in stainless tanks.

This wine comes from Petit Courbu and Petit Manseng vines grown on clay and limestone soils. The vines are on average 45 years old. Fermentation and ageing take place in stainless-steel tanks. The bouquet reveals pleasant, subtle fruity nuances (mirabelle plums, vineyard peaches), complemented by a touch of white flowers. On the palate, the wine has richness, giving it a certain breadth. Linear in style, it unfolds smoothly and seamlessly. It is perfectly supported by its structure, which provides freshness and persistence, along with fine bitters.