Domaine Bousquet Pinot Noir Reserve – Mendoza, Tupungato – Red – 2024:

 

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Pinot Noir – High-Altitude Elegance from Tupungato

The Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir is a stunning expression of high-altitude winemaking. Sourced from the family’s certified organic vineyards in Tupungato, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 4,000 feet (1200m), this wine benefits from intense sunlight and cool Andean nights, resulting in a vibrant and elegant profile. The Bousquet family, with their French winemaking heritage, expertly balances Old World finesse with New World fruit intensity.

Tasting Notes & Characteristics

• Color: Bright, delicate ruby red.
• Nose: Complex aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry, and a hint of forest floor, beautifully integrated with subtle vanilla and sweet tobacco from French oak aging.
• Palate: Exhibits remarkable elegance with a medium body. Silky tannins and a signature fresh acidity-a hallmark of high-altitude terroir-lead to a long, pure red-fruit finish.
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir.
• Aging: 10 months in French oak barrels.

Pairing & Serving Suggestions

This Reserve Pinot Noir is incredibly food-friendly and versatile. Serve it slightly chilled (57-61°F) to enhance its aromatic complexity.

• Suggested Pairings: Grilled Salmon with a light glaze, Roasted Chicken with herbs, Pork Tenderloin, Truffle and Mushroom Risotto.

Mendoza, Tupungato 2024
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