Chateau Bouscasse - Madiran Brumont

Madiran from Château Bouscasse, made from Tannat. Structured and grippy. It goes with duck confit, cassoulet and slow braises.

Chateau Bouscasse is one of the flagship estates of Alain Brumont, the figure widely credited with reviving the Madiran appellation in southwestern France.

Madiran is a small but serious red wine region in the Gascony foothills, and its defining grape is Tannat, one of the most structurally intense varieties in France, known for high tannins, deep colour, and strong aging potential.

Brumont acquired Bouscasse in 1979 and has farmed it with a focus on low yields and traditional winemaking that respects the character of Tannat without softening it into something unrecognizable.

This wine is typically a blend dominated by Tannat with supporting roles from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, which add some aromatic lift and soften the otherwise firm tannic backbone.

The result is a wine with real regional identity, structured enough to cellar for a few years and substantial enough to pair with a hearty meal. Madiran under Brumont holds its character against wines with considerably more age and reputation behind them.