Domaine Bousquet Torrontés Reserve 2023
Domaine Bousquet
Torrontés is Argentina's signature white grape, and Domaine Bousquet's high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley give it a razor-sharp acidity that balances its naturally exuberant aromatics. This 2023 is a varietal showcase—every sip announces the grape before the place.
Nose
Explosive floral aromatics—rose petal and a hint of violet—burst from the glass alongside fresh citrus and white peach. A subtle green herb note and a grassy thread keep it grounded.
Palate
Light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity driving lime zest, green apple, and a continuation of the rose petal from the nose. There's a honeyed mid-palate sweetness that registers as flavor rather than residual sugar, and the finish pivots to a clean mineral bite.
Finish
Bright and fresh with lingering citrus and a faint floral echo.
- Varietal
- Torrontés
- Blend
- 100% Torrontés
- Vineyards
- Estate organic vineyards in Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, at 1,200m elevation
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Ceviche with mango, red onion, and cilantro
French-born Jean Bousquet planted certified organic vineyards at over 1,200 meters in Tupungato's Gualtallary district, where the altitude and desert air produce some of Argentina's most expressive Torrontés.
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