Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 1998 | 26 years old and still going strong. Has for certain a life ahead. Still black summerfruit in smell. — 14 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.0

Thought this was Montus...
Lots of charcoal, toast, BBQ, olives, meat and minerals.
Slightly disappointing... — 7 years ago

Yan Rivard

9.4

Wowww impressionnant ! Ouvert prêt à boire charnu tannique arômes tertiaires ...me rappel les grands montus prestige à maturité — 8 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 month 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. — 2 years ago

Jake Rubash

9.0

Tropical and oily, actually a fun mix — 8 years ago

Mika Engblom

9.4

Brilliaint balance, 2001 vintage — a month ago

Ming L

9.4

The secondary and tertiary notes are on full display at year 25, yet there are still blackberry and raspberry lingering around. It’s rich, powerful, and silky smooth on the palate. Very rustic and savory yet so refined. The tannins are resolved but there is plenty of acidity to hold this for 5-6 more years before its slow descent.
Somewhat reminds me of Musar. — 3 months ago

Kien Dam

10

Fcuking cool! — 7 years ago

with Coco, Nadal and 1 other

Ted

9.4

Lots of dark red fruit and rich in color. It's so dark it looks like it will stain your teeth. — 8 years ago

with Jeni