Bouscaut rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2022

Alexandre Ma

91

byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

The 2022 vintage of Château Bouscaut possesses a unique gel-like texture, offering a clarity more refined than honey yet richer than typical white wines. The high proportion of Sémillon gracefully weathered the vintage’s heat, achieving harmonious balance through the gentle bitterness of grapefruit peel and a characteristic saline nuance, even with modest acidity. The slight reductive notes evident during En Primeurs have now fully opened up, allowing the ripe aromas of guava and bergamot to shine with greater prominence.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

byJane Ansonthe3/7/2025

Beautifully rich but not overblown, damson fruit on the nose, well judged smoked oak, thoroughly enjoyable, tannic grip in evidence, a little tight on the finish but in a way that suggests this has long ageing potential. A less exuberant Bouscaut than in some vintages, surprising for 2022, enjoyable. In organic conversion.

Wine Advocate

92

byYohan Castaingthe3/6/2025

The second year of organic conversion marks a new start in Bordeaux's classic estate. Evoking aromas of dark berries, flowers, spices and oak, the 2022 Bouscaut is medium to full-bodied, round and dense on the palate with chewy tannins and a slightly dry finish attributed to an oaky, toasty aftertaste and characteristic Cabernet grip. Overall, it represents a commendable effort.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92

byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

Bouscaut, Château

Jeb DUNNUCK

93

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

The 2022 Château Bouscaut is brilliant stuff, with a more modern yet balanced, impressive style. Cassis, smoky oak, scorched earth, and graphite notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated, has ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a killer Grave that will benefit from 4-5 years in the cellar and have two decades of overall longevity. The 2022 is 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Malbec.

Yvesbeck.wine

92

byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec Alors que j'avais peiné à comprendre et interpréter l'échantillon primeurs, je dois avouer que la version livrable est réjouissante ! Le bouquet est quelque peu épanoui et révèle des nuances de baies noires mûres et une touche de fèves de cacao. De bonne densité, le vin est linéaire, harmonieux et soutenu par des tannins veloutés qui assurent bien les arrières communément avec la structure. Un vin salivant qui a gagné en définition. 2026-2036 92/100

Vinous

87

byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Bouscaut offers red and black fruit, though it may not be as complex as its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and moderate depth, but the finish feels a little undernourished given the growing season.

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

A juicy and expressive Pessac-Leognan with minerals, fresh berries, dark cherries, subtle spices and cocoa powder on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, crunchy fruit and tannins. Quite long, balanced and precise in the finish. Drink from 2027.

Vinous

90

byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Bouscaut is soft, open-knit and fruit-forward. Lovely floral and savory overtones add nuance as this starts to blossom with a bit of air. This tasty Pessac-Léognan is very nicely done.

Decanter.com

94

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Juicy and vibrant, a real strawberry and raspberry tang to the palate with grippy, chalky, soft liquorice, chocolate and spiced tannins. Smooth and enjoyable, nicely presented with such ease of drinking - you don't feel they have overdone things at all. A lovely effort with succulence, grip, salty minerality, clearly ripe fruit but still with an appealing structure and tension. Great stuff.

Alexandre Ma

91-93

byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

Although the extraction is slightly noticeable, Château Bouscaut still attains a good balance with its velvety texture. Aromas of water chestnut, mulberry, and black plum harmonize with toasted notes of hazelnut and roasted pumpkin seeds, conjuring a sense of mature elegance. Presently a bit reserved, this wine will reveal a more cohesive profile after 5-7 years of cellaring, considering its remarkable concentration.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

byJane Ansonthe5/16/2023

The team at Bouscaut has done a great job of paring things back, and bringing a sense of sculpted freshness to both the red and white wines over recent vintages. A real challenge in 2022, particularly in the white wines, and this is certainly intense and creamy, but it is also full of joyful white flower and citrus zest, giving contrast to the ripe stone fruits.

matthewjukes.com

17

byMatthew Jukesthe5/15/2023

Bettane & Desseauve

92-93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Arômes intenses et bien mûrs de fruits noirs, notes résineuses et de fumée, bon volume en bouche, grand fruit, tannins francs et denses et vivacité finale. Beaucoup d’énergie. Le cru en est en progrès.

The Wine Independent

90-92

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/8/2023

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Bouscaut Rouge rocks up with ready-to-go notes of black cherry compote, warm cassis, and raspberry preserves, leading to wafts of fallen leaves and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and impressive tension, finishing with good length and purity.

Wine Advocate

90-92

byYohan Castaingthe4/28/2023

The 2022 Bouscaut rouge, a blend of 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec, offers up aromas of cassis, licorice, graphite and dark berries. It is concentrated and rich with a medium to full-bodied palate and a firm, typically Cabernet grip in the finish. This a great effort for this 55-hectare estate that's entering its second year of conversion to organic farming.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

A fresh and juicy red with blackberry, black cherry, crushed stone and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Round and velvety tannins. Generous.