When the grapes are ready to be harvested, work begins very early in the morning. The Malbec grapes are harvested with the utmost care and placed in small crates. This prevents damage to the bunches and preserves the freshness of the grapes. After pressing, the juice is aged in oak. Not entirely, however, because Jean Bousquet wants to offer something new with this Reserve quality. He wants to combine the freshness and fruity style of Malbec with the oak notes to create a drinkable, lightly oaked Malbec. He succeeded, and the wine is aged for at least eight months in oak barrels for half of its age.
Our senses are already stimulated upon pouring; a beautiful deep black color indicates that this is no ordinary glass. A typical color for a top-quality Argentine Malbec. The aroma clearly reveals the wine's oak-aged character; refined aromas of black fruit and a touch of spice complete the bouquet. A very balanced, elegant wine, this Bousquet Malbec Reserve expresses pure fruit with notes of raspberry, blackberry, and fig, along with a distinct chocolate note and a distinctive minerality. Good acidity with a supple mouthfeel and excellent structure and length.
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