A solidly varietal Cabernet Franc bouquet kicks things off here, with cherry liqueur peeking out from under the herbal character. On the palate there is lots of pepper and brown spice and a fair amount of oak influence, but it’s letting the fruit shine through. Though Domaine Bousquet’s “Gaia” Cab Franc is marketed for early drinking, I would age this for a little while to get every nuance to come forth.
Domaine Bousquet, Gualtallary (Mendoza, Argentina) Cabernet Franc 2020
By Rich Cook