Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Malbec

2023 Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec ($18)

Family-owned Domaine Bousquet has stood for a 100% commitment to eco-friendly, certified organic, competitively priced wines from the get-go. “Certified” is definitely the operative word at Domaine Bousquet, which is currently at 14 different certifications and counting.

Domaine Bousquet’s Reserve organic wines are defined by:

  • The grapes are 100% estate-grown, a step up from the winery’s classic varietal line

  • The fruit is from plots with low yields, offering more body, more flavor

  • All red wines undergo cold maceration to capture the flavors from the grape skins. Aging is also little longer for the reds: 10 months in French oak, six months in bottle

  • Freshness, aromatics, and fruit-forward qualities

This Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Malbec is produced from 85% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Syrah. It was fermented with select yeasts for 10 day followed by an additional 154 days of maceration. After 100% malolactic conversion it was aged with 50% going into second use French oak for six month with the remaining 50% being aged in stainless steel and concrete tanks.

This Malbec is deep purple in color with medium aromas of red and black fruit with hints of sweet tobacco. On the palate, this full-bodied Malbec has medium tannin, medium acidity, flavors of dark fruit and red plum with a bit of vanilla from the oak aging. It finishes spicy and jammy. (ABV: 14.5%, TA: 5.4 g/L, pH: 3.66, RS: 1.78 g/L)

This Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Malbec is really nice with deliciously rich flavors. And, at this price is 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.

Media Sample Provided by Domaine Bousquet