About this winery

Alain Brumont has one ambition: that his actions as a winegrower are reflected in his wines. A tireless explorer of Gascon terroirs, promoter of local grape varieties, a gardener who lovingly tends his vines, a winemaker who is respectful of cultural roots, he is South-West France's leading wine producer, both in the Madiran and Parenchec du Vic Bilh appellations and in the Côtes de Gascogne. He has achieved his ambition: Bouscassé, Montus and Torus have become icons in the world of fine...

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Production notes

Château Bouscassé is Alain Brumont's family property in Maumusson-Laguian. Some of the vines that are used to make this 100% Tannat Madiran are more than a hundred-years-old, and are planted on superb terroirs. These consist of small plots of fine clay soil on the edge of Maumusson-Laguian's old cliff that produce a distinguished, elegant, sleek wine, with a very good potential to age.

Tasting notes

The Tannat has a direct, fine, intelligent structure. The aromas are delicate with subtle hints of wood, cigar and mocha