2022 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon ($13)

A 1990 vacation in Argentina was all it took. For third-generation winemaker Jean Bousquet, it was love at first sight. The object of the Frenchman’s desire: the Gualtallary Valley, a scenic, remote, arid terrain high in the Tupungato district of the Uco Valley in Argentina’s Mendoza region, close to the border with Chile. Here, where the condors fly and not a vine in sight, Bousquet discovered his dream terroir, an ideal location in which to nurture organically-grown wines.

Jean Bousquet reckoned he’d found the perfect blend between his French homeland and the New World with the sun, with potential for high natural acidity in wine grapes as well as the potential for relatively fruit-forward wines.

It worked out well. Domaine Bousquet now produces 4 million liters a year and export 95% of its volume to more than 50 countries. With their own import companies in the USA, Europe, and Brazil, Domaine Bousquet currently ranks in the top 20 Argentine wineries in terms of exports and is the leader in organic wine.

This 2022 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% organic grapes from Tupungato Uco Valley Mendoza Argentina. They were fermented with selected yeasts for 10 days. It is deep ruby in color with aromas of black plum, black berry and raspberry along with delicate spicy notes. On the palate this wine is medium bodied with medium tannin and acidity. It finishes light with subtle spicy notes. [ABV: 14%, Acidity: 5.23 g/L, pH: 3.7, Residual Sugar: 2.09 g/L]

If a ‘big’ Cab is not for you, this wine is one that you may enjoy. It has more of a bright fruit focus on the palate and ends easy without heavy tannin.

This organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Bousquet is great tasting and a super value which makes it a great fit as this week’s Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Media Sample Provided by Domaine Bousquet