2015 Domaine du Bouscat les Portes de L'am
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The 2015 Les Portes de l'Am is deep garnet-purple in color with a nose of crushed plums, blackberry preserves and Indian spices with earthy notions in the background. Medium-bodied and very firm with a very chewy backbone, it finishes long.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Neal Martin
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The 2015 Les Portes de l'Am… is the most unctuous and flamboyant of the three wines in proprietor François Dubernand's portfolio at Domaine du Bouscat. A rush of red cherry/raspberry jam, mocha and cocoa makes a strong first impression. This racy, full-throttle red has a lot to offer. Les Portes de l'Am... emerges from a one-hectare parcel of 40+ year-old vines. The blend is 50% Merlot, 25% Malbec and 25% Cabernet Franc.
The top cuvee of the estate is the 2015 Domaine du Bouscat Les Portes de l'Am and it’s 50% Merlot and 25% each of Malbec and Cabernet Franc, from tiny, tiny yields, that was fermented and aged in new barrels. It’s big, ripe, full-bodied effort boasting huge notes of crème de cassis, vanilla, toasted bread and plenty of oak. There’s a lot of oak, but a lot of fruit and concentration as well. Give bottles 2-4 years of bottle age, and I suspect it will drink beautifully for 10-15 years. There are just over 100 cases made.
This is amazing with such depth of fruit and beauty. Full body, velvety textured and a long, long finish. Impressive concentration and backbone.