【Feature】Château Bouscaut
Three centuries old, Château Bouscaut is located in a beautiful, harmonious setting surrounded by oak woods. The château is owned by the Lurton family, who will celebrate their fortieth anniversary at Bouscaut in 2019! Lucien Lurton acquired ten Bordeaux estates, including Château Brane-Cantenac in 1954, which he handed over to his children in 1992. Sophie Lurton had the fortune of inheriting Château Bouscaut, which she owns with her husband Laurent Cogombles.
Alongside a dedicated team, they make every effort to express the estate's unique clay-limestone terroir. The strength and minerality of Sémillons de Bouscaut combine with the vivaciousness of Sauvignon Blancs to lend Bouscaut white wines their inimitable style. This great Bouscaut red wine, made from an equal percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, combines structure and roundness with the spiciness of Malbec.
The renovation of the existing cellars and installation of a new barrel cellar in 2010 have given a new face to Bouscaut wines, and visitors are invited to discover the estate vis workshops, events and receptions.
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Area Under Vine: |
50 hectares |
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Production: |
Red: 100,000 bottles White: 20,000 bottles |
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Soil: |
Clay on a gravel and limestone bedrock |
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Grapes Varieties: |
Red: 50% Merlot, 45% Carbenet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec White: 50% Sémillon, 50% Sauvignon |
| Ageing: |
Red: 18 months White: 12 months New barrels: 40% |
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Second Wine: |
Les Chênes de Bouscaut |
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Contact: |
Château Doisy-Védrines-33720 Barsac Tel.: +33 5 57 83 12 20 Manager: Sophie Lurton-Cogombles Managing Director: Laurent Cogombles cb@chateau-bouscaut.com www.chateau-bouscaut.com
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