Domaine Bousquet is a French-inspired Argentine winery producing Argentina\u2019s first organic wines of value and quality.<\/p>\n
A 1990 vacation in Argentina was all it took. For third-generation winemaker Jean Bousquet, it was love at first sight. The object of the Frenchman\u2019s desire: the Gualtallary Valley, a scenic, remote, arid terrain high in the Tupungato district of the Uco Valley in Argentina\u2019s Mendoza region, close to the border with Chile. Here, where the condors fly and not a vine in sight, Bousquet discovered his\u00a0dream terroir<\/strong>, an\u00a0ideal location<\/strong>\u00a0in which to nurture organically-grown wines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Nowadays,\u00a0Domaine Bousquet produces\u00a04 million liters\u00a0a year and export 95% of it\u00b4s volume to more than\u00a050 countries.\u00a0With our own import companies in the\u00a0USA<\/span>, Europe, and Brazil, Domaine Bousquet currently ranks in the\u00a0top 20 Argentine wineries<\/strong>\u00a0in terms of exports and is the\u00a0leader\u00a0in organic wine.<\/p>\n Contemporary bistro with a focus on organic ingredients.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Prepared by our Executive\u00a0Chef Adrian Baggio<\/strong>, our seasonal 4 and 6-course menus use select ingredients from our organic garden to showcase local cuisine that pairs perfectly with our\u00a0award-winning wines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please visit us for lunch and enjoy our sunny courtyard, a glass of wine and a\u00a0spectacular view of the Andes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Booking is recommended for groups. The restaurant is also available for private events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"amenity":[1442,666,230,1617,1643,167,893,860,803,802],"wine_style":[919,205,1532],"experiences":[2776,2790,2649,3077,2798,2679,2680],"class_list":["post-8709","winery","type-winery","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","amenity-food-wine-pairings","amenity-great-service","amenity-great-views","amenity-local-foods","amenity-mountain-views","amenity-restaurant","amenity-small-bites","amenity-vineyard-views","amenity-wine-tastings","amenity-wine-tours","wine_style-dry-red-wines","wine_style-red-wine-blends","wine_style-red-wines","grapes-malbec","destinations-argentina","destinations-mendoza","regions-argentina","regions-mendoza","regions-south-america","experiences-beautiful-views","experiences-cave-experiences","experiences-couples-travel","experiences-mountain-views","experiences-vineyard-views","experiences-wine-tastings","experiences-wine-tours"],"acf":{"featured":false,"featured_order":"","content_title":"Winery in Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina","logo":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/domaine-bousquet-logo-mendoza-argentina-winetraveler-e1565801837381.jpg","website_url":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com","established_year":"2011","head_wine_maker":"Rodrigo Serrano","hours_of_operation":"Open Daily: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM","yelp_id":"","contact_name":"","phone_number":"+54 2622 480 000","email_address":"turismo@domainebousquet.com","region":{"ID":8659,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2020-01-28 10:49:47","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-28 15:49:47","post_content":"\n Within the country of Argentina, there are several quality wine regions, but perhaps the most famous and most important is the region of Mendoza, located along the Andes Mountains on the western side of the country. It is in this region where approximately 70% of the wine produced in Argentina is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mendoza is a unique high-altitude region that sees over 300 days of sunlight a year. The soils of the land are rock, sand, and clay and the climate is primarily a dry desert climate situated under the rain shadow of the Andes. Hot days lead to cool nights with little rain for much of the year, providing ideal fluctuations and water stress for grapevines to produce quality fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the vineyards are planted at an average altitude of 900 meters, with some vines growing at heights far exceeding that. The high-altitude viticulture gives the grapes from Mendoza a signature ripeness that creates lush, bold wines in the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city of Mendoza is a great place to start a journey tasting through this region, and due to its importance as the main city in a high-volume, high-quality wine-producing region, it has been named one of the Great Wine Capitals in the world and is an extremely popular destination for eno-tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mendoza is best known for its Malbec wines, which have a deep history in the region. Originally, grapes were brought by the Spanish via Chile in the late 1500s, however, Malbec did not see a significant rise in popularity until much later. It wasn\u2019t until the late 1800s when the Governor of Mendoza asked French agronomist, Miguel Pouget, to bring some vines from France that Malbec became a star in Argentina. The Malbec vines, which are native to Southwest France, adapted quickly to the land in Mendoza and produced a popular wine with richness, rounded tannins, and bold fruit. The style of Malbec made in Argentina is much different than the wines produced in France, with the Argentine version maintaining a bolder more fruit-forward style of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malbec is not the only grape in Mendoza, Cabernet Sauvignon has also seen great success coming out of this region, as well as Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, Bonarda, and Sangiovese for the reds. Chardonnay, S\u00e9millon, Torront\u00e9s, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pedro Xim\u00e9nez are popular white grapes in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Within Mendoza, there are three main wine growing regions, each with subregions within them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Central Region<\/strong> is actually in the northern part of the province with three zones: Alta del Rio Mendoza, East, and North. This area also includes the regions of Luj\u00e1n de Cuyo<\/strong>, which was the first to be recognized as an appellation, and Maip\u00fa,<\/strong> just outside the city of Mendoza. The vines in this region are typically planted at 650-1050 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Uco Valley Region <\/strong>includes the departments of Tupungato<\/strong>, Tunuy\u00e1n<\/strong>, and San Carlos<\/strong>. Vines here are usually in the highest vineyards at 850-1400 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the South Region<\/strong>, including San Rafael<\/strong> and General Alvear<\/strong>, vines are planted from 450-800 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RECOMMENDED:<\/strong> These are the Best Wineries to Visit in Mendoza for Wine Tasting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The history of the wine region of Mendoza dates back to the mid-16th century when the Spanish Conquistadors brought grapevines from Europe to the region. The first recorded vineyard was planted in 1551 in Santiago del Estero, a province located in the northern part of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it wasn't until the mid-19th century that the wine industry in Mendoza began to flourish. In 1852, Argentina gained independence from Spain, and a wave of European immigrants, particularly Italians, arrived in the country, bringing with them their viticulture knowledge and techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The development of the wine industry in Mendoza was significantly aided by the construction of a railway line in 1885, which facilitated the transport of grapes and wine to Buenos Aires and other parts of the country. This resulted in a boom in wine production in Mendoza, with many new vineyards being established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're interested in visiting Mendoza's stunning landscape and learning more about it's history, take a look at some of the additional wineries listed on our directory below or on our free mobile wine travel application<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Written By Jacqueline Coleman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jacqueline Coleman<\/strong><\/a> is a professional wine writer, certified sommelier, wine judge and consultant based in Miami, FL.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Malbec is thought to have originated near Burgundy<\/a><\/strong> before spreading to other regions of France<\/a><\/strong>. Although it\u2019s probably best known as one of the red grapes allowed in Bordeaux blends, it\u2019s equally valued in Cahors in the Southwest. It also thrives in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/strong>, where it\u2019s known as C\u00f4t and is often used to produce lighter, more quaffable wines.<\/p>\r\n Malbec is, however, THE grape of Argentina<\/a><\/strong> due to Nicol\u00e1s Catena. He began a wine revolution in Argentina in the 1980s and studied the climate, the soils, the plantings, the farming. Every aspect of the winemaking process drove his passion to put Argentina on the international wine map. He inherently knew Argentina could and would make wine as great as anywhere else and had help from consultants such as Paul Hobbs and Attilio Pagli.<\/p>\r\n To this day, the Catena family and their Wine Institute continue to be the driving force in the development and propagation on making Argentine Malbec one of the best wines in the world.<\/p>\r\n IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n According to sommelier Kevin Cornish, Malbec is a lush, ripe wine with dark concentrated flavors. It contains beautiful black fruit flavors and aromatics of spice and some floral notes at times. There are different degrees of complexity in Malbec depending upon the winemaker and the region it is made in.<\/p>\r\n When from Cahors or Argentina, it can be positively inky, whereas it\u2019s lighter and brighter when it\u2019s from the Loire Valley. New World Malbecs outside of Argentina also tend to be muscular and bold. Expect lots of black fruit notes along with distinctive leather, mushroom, tobacco, smoke, pepper, and cacao. There are also hints of forest floor and clay in Malbec wines.<\/p>\r\n We\u2019re big believers in matching wine with cuisine from where it's produced, so try Malbec with grilled Argentine beef and chimichurri sauce \u2013 the pairing will pick up those smoky grilled notes along with the brighter herbal notes.<\/p>\r\n Cassoulet is another hearty pairing for French iterations. That said, since Malbec is so barbecue friendly, pair it with anything on the grill!<\/p>\r\n Argentina is basically a desert, due to the annual amount of rainfall (or lack thereof). For these high-altitude vineyards, careful study has been done for years to ensure the harvest is of the best quality, year in and year out. Water is in high demand and has been grandfathered in for use over the years. One can only use their allotment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n On the valley floor, there are different methods of harvest, different pruning, and vine training. Vines may be more stressed at higher altitudes, and there are different soils.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Cooler climates, like the Loire Valley, will produce those lighter wines that can be chilled and popped open to sip on an easy Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n Bolder Cahors and Argentine Malbecs can age quite well. Although it's not as tannic as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec has a similar heft to it that breaks down and evolves beautifully with time. Malbec works well with a variety of oak treatments and, because it\u2019s bold, it tends not to be overwhelmed by deep toasting.<\/p>\r\nGaia Restaurant at Domaine Bousquet<\/span><\/h3>\n
Mendoza\u2019s Grape Varieties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wine Regions within Mendoza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The History of Mendoza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\r\nThe tour begins in the vineyards and then proceeds to the winery facility, ending with a wine tasting in our underground cellar.
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\r\nWe offer a range of wine tasting options including our 3 lines of Premium, Reserve, and Grand Reserve wines.
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\r\nHours of operation: Everyday, including holidays from 9:00 to 18:00.
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\r\n<\/a>What Does Malbec Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>Malbec Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>Climate and Terroir for Malbec<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>How is Malbec Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>Try some of these Malbec wine recommendations from around the world:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n