Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec

Winemaker Bousquet on the winery

“Our family story began in France, but in 1990 Jean Bousquet discovered the remarkable potential of Gualtallary, at the foot of the Andes in Mendoza. In 1997, we settled here to create wines that reflect the character of this extraordinary landscape. We have farmed organically from the beginning, guided by the belief that healthy vineyards are the foundation of good wine. Our approach combines French winemaking traditions with Argentina’s unique conditions: high altitude, poor soils and cool mountain breezes.”

And on Mendoza, Argentina

“Our Gran Malbec comes from the first vineyards we planted in Gualtallary in 2000, at an altitude of around 1,200 metres. The different sandy, calcareous and stony soils allow us to bring together grapes with a variety of characteristics. Significant differences between day and night temperatures encourage optimal ripening while preserving freshness. We hand-harvest the grapes, begin with a period of cold maceration and then ferment under controlled conditions. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine spends ten months ageing in French oak barrels. The result is a powerful, concentrated Malbec with dark fruit, spice and a long finish.”