Domaine Bousquet is a pioneer in Argentina, making a variety of bottling that are always forward-thinking in this increasingly complicated world.
The wines of Bousquet are every woman: organic, biodynamic, B corp, Roc certified (still need to remember what that means, but I’m assuming it’s good), vegan, recyclers of everything, there are sheep (because biodynamic), and they have a 360 commitment to sustainability, hire local employees, and even have some kosher certified wine…all this from the mastermind of Anne Bousquet, a former economist in the newspaper industry—don’t cry for them, Argentina!
I tasted through a quadruplet (pretty sure I’m using that word wrong) of their latest wines and found them both solidly tasty and quite good value to boot.
Herrrrre we go:
2022 Domaine Bousquet Malbec is full of lush, ripe fruit–oodles of blackberry and blueberry and just a touch of earth on the nose. The palate is smooth with a hint of tannic grip, the fruit following through with a touch of blackberry cordial and maybe a little violet and spice. Very fresh but has a body on it.
2023 Domaine Bousquet Sauvignon Blanc Very fresh citrus-y nose, with a whiff of kiwi fruit and perhaps…is that petrichor? Just a tad. The palate is refreshing, echoing the nose but bringing in slight sweet green pepper and earth. It is a simple but very pleasing and genuine wine.
2022 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon Red cherry and green pepper nose–pungent! On the palate, dry, juicy, and more savory than fruity. A solidly Bordeaux-esque pencil lead essence is happening with a more dark-fruited profile emerging. The tannins are sandy and well-integrated.
2023 Domaine Bousquet Unoaked Chardonnay is light and bright–identifiable as Chardonnay but not like “hiiii I’m new world Chard” but not old world-y. It gives light golden apple vibes with zips and zots of light yellow grapefruit, honeydew melon, and the slightest white flower whisper.