Yes, there is Pinot Noir in Mendoza, and this offering from Domaine Bousquet makes an argument for more. It’s light bodied, yet it is distinctly Pinot Noir on the nose and in the mouth, with supple texture, cherry fruit, dry earth minerality and fall spice. Bright acidity carries it all through a medium long finish that currently emphasizes toasty oak notes. It’s a solid value worth seeking out.
Domaine Bousquet, Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Pinot Noir 2021
By Rich Cook