Picked this up at Total Wine for a song. I don’t think I’ve
seen a DBousquet run at this price prior to this, and I’m certainly wasn’t
expecting this to match with its higher-end bottlings, but it did. Leather and
spiced plum are inviting on the nose, and there’s mild but present tannin
well-integrated. Dark fruit runs throughout the palate, and the medium-length
oak finish runs deep and dominant. It’s bold and surprisingly lovely, even
without pairing. The 2020 offering was a Wine Enthusiast Best Buy for 2021. I
certainly understand why.
Domaine Bousquet
$10 USD