The Bodega Jean Bousquet of Gualtallary of Mendoza

Bodega Jean Bousquet - Santa Bax Cabernet Franc
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 9 of the estates of Mendoza.
It is located in Gualtallary in the region of Mendoza

The Bodega Jean Bousquet is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Gualtallary to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Bodega Jean Bousquet wines

Looking for the best Bodega Jean Bousquet wines in Gualtallary among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Bodega Jean Bousquet wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Bodega Jean Bousquet wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Bodega Jean Bousquet

How Bodega Jean Bousquet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, rabbit in white wine (casserole) or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

In the mouth the red wine of Bodega Jean Bousquet. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

  • 2020With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet.

  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Malbec
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Gualtallary

The wine region of Gualtallary is located in the region of Uco Valley of Mendoza of Argentina. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine El Enemigo or the Domaine PerSe produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gualtallary are Malbec, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gualtallary often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, citrus fruit or tree fruit.

In the mouth of Gualtallary is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 49 estates and châteaux in the of Gualtallary, producing 103 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gualtallary go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.

The top white wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Bodega Jean Bousquet

How Bodega Jean Bousquet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed eggplant (with vegetables or mixed), codfish portuguese style or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

In the mouth the white wine of Bodega Jean Bousquet. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top sparkling wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Bodega Jean Bousquet

How Bodega Jean Bousquet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal orloff, pork colombo or rabbit socks in gibelotte.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Hybrid

Term designating grape varieties obtained from two different vine species.

The top pink wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Bodega Jean Bousquet

How Bodega Jean Bousquet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, light salmon steaks and or parillade of fish and seafood.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet

  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Bodega Jean Bousquet.

  • Grenache
  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Bodega Jean Bousquet

Planning a wine route in the of Gualtallary? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Bodega Jean Bousquet.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Bodega Jean Bousquet and wines from the region

Top DWWA award-winning wines on show at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

At the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s largest wine competition saw its biggest year to date, with 18,094 wines tasted from 56 countries. Over 15 consecutive days in June 2021, almost 170 expert wine judges, including 44 Masters of Wine and 11 Master Sommeliers, awarded 50 Best in Show, 179 Platinum, 635 Gold, 5,607 Silver and 8,332 Bronze medals. Join Decanter at our Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June, where you will have the opportunity to sample 23 of these top awarded Gold, Plati ...

Argentina: Award-winning wines to celebrate Malbec World Day

This 17 April marks the 12th anniversary of Malbec World Day, a global initiative created by Wines of Argentina to celebrate the success of Argentina’s wine industry. Argentina is the main producing country of Malbec with more than 44,000 hectares planted across the country. Mendoza, Argentina’s most famous wine region, has become synonymous with Malbec and leads local production with 37,754 hectares cultivated (85% of the total vineyards). Now the 12th edition, Malbec World Day cele ...

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

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The word of the wine: Hybrid

Term designating grape varieties obtained from two different vine species.