Chateau Bouscaut Pessac-Leognan 2018
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is one of the stars of the magnificent 2018 Bordeaux vintage. In common with its Grand Cru Classe peers, the Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is a rich, ripe, succulent wine that exudes style and class. Drinking well now, its bouquet is full of smoked black fruits, dusty minerals, cherries and Chinese spices. The palate is medium-bodied, multi-layered, broad and packed with blackcurrant, plum, earth notes, and highlights of red berries. The tannins are firm, but polished, and point to a long future.
Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage)
"While wood-aging shows strongly at this stage, this wine has a fine future thanks to dense black fruits that give richness, balance and acidity. The wine will develop slowly, so wait until 2025. Roger Voss"
93 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
"Black fruit, black olives, dried leaves, clove and tobacco on the nose. Tar and graphite, too. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Concentrated with fresh acidity and a chalky, mineral finish. Try from 2024. "
Blend: Merlot 58% | Cabernet Sauvignon 35% | Malbec 6%
About the Producer
Located in the heart of Graves, Château Bouscaut is a historic estate known for producing balanced, elegant wines that showcase the terroir of the region. With a focus on both red and white wines, Bouscaut combines rich fruit intensity with a refined structure. The reds are deep and complex, typically Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, while the whites display freshness, citrus zest, and subtle oak influence. Consistently delivering quality with a nod to tradition, Bouscaut remains a standout in Graves for those who appreciate understated class.
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is one of the stars of the magnificent 2018 Bordeaux vintage. In common with its Grand Cru Classe peers, the Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is a rich, ripe, succulent wine that exudes style and class. Drinking well now, its bouquet is full of smoked black fruits, dusty minerals, cherries and Chinese spices. The palate is medium-bodied, multi-layered, broad and packed with blackcurrant, plum, earth notes, and highlights of red berries. The tannins are firm, but polished, and point to a long future.
Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage)
"While wood-aging shows strongly at this stage, this wine has a fine future thanks to dense black fruits that give richness, balance and acidity. The wine will develop slowly, so wait until 2025. Roger Voss"
93 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
"Black fruit, black olives, dried leaves, clove and tobacco on the nose. Tar and graphite, too. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Concentrated with fresh acidity and a chalky, mineral finish. Try from 2024. "
Blend: Merlot 58% | Cabernet Sauvignon 35% | Malbec 6%
About the Producer
Located in the heart of Graves, Château Bouscaut is a historic estate known for producing balanced, elegant wines that showcase the terroir of the region. With a focus on both red and white wines, Bouscaut combines rich fruit intensity with a refined structure. The reds are deep and complex, typically Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, while the whites display freshness, citrus zest, and subtle oak influence. Consistently delivering quality with a nod to tradition, Bouscaut remains a standout in Graves for those who appreciate understated class.
Description
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. The Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is one of the stars of the magnificent 2018 Bordeaux vintage. In common with its Grand Cru Classe peers, the Chateau Bouscaut 2018 is a rich, ripe, succulent wine that exudes style and class. Drinking well now, its bouquet is full of smoked black fruits, dusty minerals, cherries and Chinese spices. The palate is medium-bodied, multi-layered, broad and packed with blackcurrant, plum, earth notes, and highlights of red berries. The tannins are firm, but polished, and point to a long future.
Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage)
"While wood-aging shows strongly at this stage, this wine has a fine future thanks to dense black fruits that give richness, balance and acidity. The wine will develop slowly, so wait until 2025. Roger Voss"
93 Points - James Suckling (2018 Vintage)
"Black fruit, black olives, dried leaves, clove and tobacco on the nose. Tar and graphite, too. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Concentrated with fresh acidity and a chalky, mineral finish. Try from 2024. "
Blend: Merlot 58% | Cabernet Sauvignon 35% | Malbec 6%
About the Producer
Located in the heart of Graves, Château Bouscaut is a historic estate known for producing balanced, elegant wines that showcase the terroir of the region. With a focus on both red and white wines, Bouscaut combines rich fruit intensity with a refined structure. The reds are deep and complex, typically Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, while the whites display freshness, citrus zest, and subtle oak influence. Consistently delivering quality with a nod to tradition, Bouscaut remains a standout in Graves for those who appreciate understated class.
