David Koenen

9.2

Best one from the bunch I bought some 20 years ago. Dark, mysterious red. Full bodied, powerful. Spice box. Coffee grind, dark chocolate and cherries. Dusty, cacao like tannins. Bold and brazen. — 14 days ago

Mark S.

9.0

Rich, nuts, complexity, elegant. Joel Robuchon Chardonnay 14 @4950, Dmar, 241007,88
Deep yellow green. Oak, cider, stone. Quite high viscosity. Gentle citrus. Nuts, creamy. Rich. Gentle acidity, balanced with other flavor. Artistic wine. One of the completion style. 14 @4950, Dmar, 241007-250308,90 as a 10 years vintage — a year ago

Daniel M

9.0

No notes, to go along arguably the best cassoulet in the region. Black fruits on the nose, a bit of leather too. Great acid drive and great width, nice tannins all along and fine tannins that kick in the rear before a nice and delicate finish. Great stuff and pairing made in heaven. — 3 years ago

Ericsson

8.9

This is just like the picture describes, a simple wine meant to be had in streetside bistros with hearty dishes in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. It is a narrative of place and practice. It brings together the timeless qualities of Tannat while showcasing a refined approach to blending and maturation which truly refines one of the strongest varietals in the world. — 8 months ago

Ming L

9.0

My prior experience with Tannat was limited to a bottle of Bodega Garzon, and I was not really a fan. This bottle gives me new perspective about the variety.

A blend of Tannat/CS/CF (60/20/20), it opens with ripe black fruits tinged with peppery spices, dark cocoa, cherry cola, and just hint of barnyard. Velvety palate with surprisingly polished tannins.

My first Madiran. Chateau Bouscassé is the home estate of Alain Brumont who also owns the more famous Chateau Montus. — 3 years ago

Adam Beasley

9.1

Birthday /Memorial Day party. Something off the beaten path, and my first Petite Courbu. Round, rich, and delicious with ripe pears and melon. — 3 years ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Strong tannins, hint of licorice. Pairs nicely with fatty cheese (especially a sharp cheddar). — 5 years ago

Ming L

9.2

This is very similar to Les Jardins Philosophiques from the sister property Bouscasse, with a bit more nutty lightly oxidative notes that almost points you to Jura Blanc. Textured body contrasts the crisp acidity nicely.
Usually a blend of Petit Courbu and Petit Manseng, but the back label shows 100% Petit Courbu for 2015. This will cruise for another 5-8 years. — a year ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2015 | cuvée October | well balanced Petit Manseng with 80 to 100 gr residuel sugar — 3 years ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Just lovely black plummy fruit, some minerality as well, shows very youthful appearance and flavors, like the Bouscasse VV, 12.5% ABV and shows great freshness and no overripeness, long finish, back when I was actively tasting and following CA red wines, I loved the balance of the 1995 vintage, super fine with years to go, bravo to Patrick C!! — 3 years ago

with Jim