While Europe has been sweltering in a mighty heatwave, us poor folk in Blighty have been battered and splattered by the wind and rain this Summer season. But with the news that thermometers are set to rise to more balmy temperatures rather than just barmy, we thought it was finally time to signal the start of summer…
Domaine Bousquet cranks out more certified organic wine than any other winery in Argentina. Some of their lines are certified biodynamic, and the entire operation is a certified B Corp. In other words, they are fully invested in eco-winegrowing and making. Combatting hot vintages is par for the course in Argentina. In addition to farming…
Domaine Bousquet’s Gaia Organic Red Blend Domaine Bousquet is Argentina’s leading organic winery. Its Gaia Organic Red Blend pays tribute to the Ancient Greek Earth Goddess, Gaia, who features on the label and acknowledges the fundamental role the earth plays in winemaking. The grapes (Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon) are 100% estate grown and sourced…
Cabernet Franc can be tricky to grow, making sure it is ripe enough to minimize the green flavors while still preserving the green pepper and tobacco notes that make this grape so delicious. This wine manages to do this nicely. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose nice with black cherries, green…
When the Bousquet family arrived in Argentina from their native France, they saw the opportunity to create something unique, rather unheard of at the time, to create a world-class winery using organic fruit. They found the ideal location in the foothills of the Andes Mountains outside of Mendoza in the high elevations of Tupangato in…
Richard Woodard Decanter Magazine, Wine & Spirits Writer Richard Woodard is a freelance wine and spirits writer based in the UK. Aside from Decanter, he writes for several wine trade and media outlets.
If a new generation of wine-lovers needs an introduction to the quality and deliciousness of wines from Argentina, I think Domaine Bousquet is a great place to start. Being the largest organic and biodynamic exporter in Argentina, this producer has a broad lineup of well-made, value-driven, serious wines. I’ve followed this producer since 2014, and…
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June 20, 2023 No added SO2. Organic. Delicious. Simple, right? Organic seems to be the word of the town. Four years ago, in 2019, 6.2% of the vineyards in the world were certified organic. In absolute terms, it doesn’t sound impressive. However, we need to take into account a few factors. First, many vineyards practice…
Organic wine producer Domaine Bousquet says it is now as focused on composting as it is on the fermentation of its wines, citing ‘composting excellence’ as key to regenerative viticulture and reaching carbon net zero… Mendoza’s Domaine Bousquet has invested in a small flock of sheep as they are an excellent source of composting material…