WineSpectator 89/100
Robert Parker says that the wines of Chateau Bouscassé and Chateau Montus are international first class.
A premium estate in Alain Brumont's group Vignobles Brumont.

Ch Bouscasse is a typical Madiran wine, deeply red-black in colour. 2005 is discreet and delicate on the nose, expressing vanilla and black fruits. In the mouth the tannins are smooth and mellow in the Bouscasse style we expect. The wine is big with rich fruit and a solid structure, but also fresh and balanced. Well defined flavours of red plum, berry and spice. The finish with notes of mocha, violet and spice.

Enjoyable now but will only improve over the next 5-6 years. Should be decanted with a flourish to give it plenty of air.

Chateaux Bouscassé and Montus are defined by their different terroirs. Bouscasse is dominated by clay-based soils where as Montus features pebbles and stones. In stylistic terms, the wines of Bouscassé are muscular and powerful, whereas the wines of Montus are lush, big and ripe.

Healthy heart rating ♥♥♥ - vintage 1999
Read about Vignobles Alain Brumont.

TERROIR : A soil mainly composed of clay and marbled limestone. This terroir provides wines that are both structured, balanced and rich, with good cellaring potential.
GRAPE VARIETIES : 65% Tannat, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc 15 to 20 years old vines.
CULTIVATION : Yield : 40-45hl/ha. Density : 7500 plants/ha. Sustained farming, buds and bunch selection, thinning out of leaves and grape bunches. Manual harvest in small containers holding one layer of bunches to maintain the quality.
VINIFICATION : Maceration period : between 3 and 6 weeks.
AGEING PROCESS : On the lees, one and two years old barrels are used to age the wine between 12 and 14 months. The wine is bottled without filtration, to maintain its complexities.