David Koenen

8.9

Sturdy and tannic. Not dark nor brooding. Still enough fruit to keep things balanced. I actually kinda missed the usual barn, poop and cattle smell. — 5 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. — 2 years ago

Yan Rivard

9.4

Wowww impressionnant ! Ouvert prêt à boire charnu tannique arômes tertiaires ...me rappel les grands montus prestige à maturité — 9 years ago

Ming L

9.3

This 25-year old really is a testament to the power and longevity of Tannat.

A bouquet of stewed blackberries, dried figs, and prunes mingling with tobacco leaf, leather, and hint of barnyard. subtle waft of black dark cocoa as well. On the palate the bold structure remains mostly intact. Bright acidity adds intensity. The finish is long, candied and savory. — 7 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.0

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

Jake Rubash

9.0

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

Byron Fuller

8.9

Glue-y nose a bit like an Hermitage blanc, broad palate, still very firm acids-- splendid with a fatty pork chop. Also great with live jazz. — 9 years ago

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. — 10 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. — 9 years ago

with Jeni