Domaine Bousquet (pronounced Boo-skay), nestled in the high-altitude region of Tupungato in Argentina’s Uco Valley, is a family-owned winery that blends rich tradition with a forward-looking approach to winemaking. Established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet, a fourth-generation winemaker from France’s Languedoc region, the winery was born from Jean’s vision of combining Old World craftsmanship with the exceptional potential of Argentina’s high-elevation vineyards. At an impressive 4,000 feet above sea level, their 667 acres of vineyards benefit from cooler temperatures, allowing grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their acidity, and producing wines with vibrant, concentrated flavors and aromas.

Anne Bousquet, Jean’s daughter, and her husband, Labid Ameri, have not only preserved but also expanded the legacy of Domaine Bousquet. Since taking the helm, they have played a pivotal role in elevating the winery to global prominence as a leader in sustainable and organic winemaking. Their dedication to environmental stewardship is evident in every aspect of the winery’s operations. For more than 25 years, Domaine Bousquet has embraced organic viticulture, continuously refining their methods with cutting-edge sustainability practices that set new benchmarks for the industry.

Under their leadership, Domaine Bousquet became the first Argentine winery to earn the prestigious Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC), a designation that goes beyond organic farming to encompass three key pillars:
◇ Soil health and land management
◇ Animal welfare
◇ Equity between farmers and workers

In addition to their commitment to regenerative organic practices, Anne and Labid have also secured B Corp status for Domaine Bousquet, underscoring their dedication to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This certification aligns with their broader vision of creating wines that are not only of the highest quality but also produced in a way that benefits the environment, the community, and future generations.

I had the pleasure of sampling a wide variety of Domaine Bousquet wines for this post, and I can attest to the remarkable quality and commitment to sustainability that shines through in each bottle.

Disclosure: Wines were provided as a media samples. No other compensation was received. All opinions are mine.

You can find more details about the wines, along with my tasting notes, below:

Bousquet Varietal Series

The Domaine Bousquet Varietal Series is their this entry-level collection. It is made from a blend of estate-grown and purchased 100% certified organic grapes. The wines are vinified with a French sensibility, embracing the trend of little to no oak to allow the pure, vibrant fruit flavors to take center stage. This approach results in wines that are very food-friendly, enhancing rather than overpowering a meal. Note: These selections are their most widely distributed wines and utilize sustainable, lightweight bottle packaging

• 2023 Domaine Bousquet Sauvignon Blanc 
  A pale lemon color with a subtle hint of green, and lime blossom, green apple, lime zest and a hint of lemon grass aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with mouthwatering, zesty acidity and delicious flavors of a “light” (e.g with a fraction of condensed milk) key lime filling, sour apple hard candy, and lime zest flavors 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Screw-cap closure and lightweight bottle| 12.5% abv| SRP – $13 (89 pts.)
• 2023 Domaine Bousquet Unoaked Chardonnay 
  Pale lemon color with green apple, white peach, mango and white blossom aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and very fresh with zesty acidity and green apple, and lemon zest flavors with hints of mango and just ripe white peach. 100% Chardonnay. Screw-cap closure and lightweight bottle|13% abv|SRP – $13 (88 pts.)
• 2022 Domaine Bousquet Malbec 
  Medium purple color with boysenberry, plum skin and subtle dried plum aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with balanced acidity and delicious ripe boysenberry, red plum, and black raspberry flavors accente with a hint of red pepper flake with a lingering finish.100% Malbec. Screw-cap closure and lightweight bottle|14% abv|SRP – $13 (89 pts.)
• 2022 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon 
  Medium ruby color with red currant, black cherry, violet, and subtle peppery aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with balanced acidity and ripe fresh fruit flavors of mixed black and cherry, and red curran with a satisfying finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Screw-cap closure and lightweight bottle| 14% abv| SRP – $13 (89 pts.)

Gaia and Virgen

Virgen is Domaine Bousquet’s line of wines crafted without added sulfites, embodying a philosophy of no or minimal intervention from grape harvest to bottling. These wines are designed to capture the purest, most authentic expression of the grape varieties.

• 2021 Domaine Bousquet Virgen 
  Medium purple color with blackberry, black cherry, cigar box, cedar, violet, dried rose and herb aromas. On the palate, it’s medium bodied with balanced acidity and velvety tannins, with blackberry, black cherry, strawberry jam cassis, and vanilla flavors. Blend of 35% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. 14% abv| SRP – $13 (89 pts.)

Gaia wines are estate-grown red wines crafted exclusively from certified organic, ROC-certified grapes. They are named in honor of Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess of the Earth.

• 2022 Domaine Bousquet Malbec Nouveau Gaia 
  Medium purple color with inviting red plum, candied red cherry, black cherry, raspberry and red floral aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with juicy acidity and chalky tannins. It shows delicious ripe, fresh black and red fruits flavors of black and red cherries, plum and black raspberry accented with baking spice. This wine was made using carbonic maceration – a winemaking process where whole, uncrushed grapes are fermented in a sealed, carbon dioxide-rich environment. Instead of traditional yeast fermentation, the grapes undergo an internal fermentation within the berry, leading to the creation of light, fruity wines with low tannins and vibrant aromas. 100% Malbec. 14.5% abv| SRP – $20 (89 pts.)

Reserve Wines

Domaine Bousquet’s 100% estate-grown and bottled Reserve line represents a notable upgrade from their varietal series. Sourced from low-yield plots, these wines deliver enhanced body and richer, more concentrated flavors.

• 2021 Domaine Bousquet Chardonnay Reserve 
  Lemon yellow color with mango, white peach, vanilla, mandarin orange zest, baking spice flavors and a kiss of of flint and roasted hazelnut. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with balanced acidity with ripe mango, white peach, dried apricot, vanilla and baking spice flavors. Medium finish. 100% Chardonnay. Barrel fermented and aged for 6 months in contact with oak and lees.14% abv| SRP – $18 (89 pts.)
• 2021 Domaine Bousquet Pinot Noir Reserve 
  Pale ruby color cherry, raspberry, strawberry, damp earth, black tea, white pepper and a hint of sarsaparilla aromas. On the palate, it’s light-bodied wlth a vibrant acidity and gauzy tannins with an intensity which belies it’s light body. It shows tangy raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, sarsaparilla, white pepper and baking spice flavors with a lengthy finish. 100% Pinot Noir| 13.5% abv|SRP – $18 (90 pts.)
• 2021 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 
  Deep garnet color with enticing cassis, black cherry, tobacco violet, pencil shavings, sandalwood and a kiss of mint aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with balanced acidity and chalky tannins. It shows cassis, black cherry, vanilla, mocha and subtle spice flavors. Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon/15% Malbec aged in French oak 6-8 months. 14.5% abv| SRP – $18 (89 pts.)
• 2021 Domaine Bousquet Malbec Reserve 
  Deep violet color with cassis, blackberry, raspberry, plum sandalwood white pepper On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with balanced acidity and velvety sweet tannins. It shows cassis, plum, boysenberry, black raspberry, white pepper and a hint of graphite flavors. Blend of 85% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 6-8 months in French oak. 14.5% abv| SRP – $18 (90 pts.)

Gran Bousquet

The Gran Bousquet line features Bousquet’s best grapes from the “home” vineyard – the original vineyard planted by the Bousquet family in the late 1990s. This was the terroir that caught their imagination because it had a rarity – sand. Wines grown in phylloxera-resistant sandy soils are offer the potential to be elegant and aromatic, with refined flavors, soft tannins, and a vibrant freshness, reflecting the soil’s excellent drainage and ability to produce grapes with concentrated qualities.

• 2020 Domaine Bousquet Gran Cabernet Sauvignon
  Deep garnet color with cassis, black cherry, tobacco, vanilla, sandalwood, campfire, black pepper and violet aromas. On the palate, it’s medium bodied with balanced acidity and chalky tannins. It shows cassis, black, vanilla, subtle dark chocolate, cherry, and tobacco flavors with a very satisfying finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon|15% abv| SRP – $20 (90 pts.)

AMERI

The Ameri line represents Domaine Bousquet’s top-tier wines, named after Chairman and co-founder Labid Ameri. These wines are meticulously crafted from organic grapes sourced from the estate’s finest plots—rows hand-selected for their exceptional grape quality. The wines are only made in exceptional years.

• 2020 Domaine Bousquet Malbec Ameri Single Vineyard 
  Deep purple color with exuberant plum, blueberry, black cherry, sweet tobacco, damp earth, sandalwood, cocoa, and spice aromas. On the palate it’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a plush mouthfeel with velvety sweet tannins. It shows red plum, boysenberry, black cherry, dark mocha, baking spice and an appealing bit of graphite flavors with a long finish. 100% Malbec aged 16 months in aged French oak 14.5% abv| SRP – $37 (91 pts.)
• 2020 Domaine Bousquet Ameri Single Vineyard Ameri
  Deep violet color with expansive plum, black cherry, blackberry, cassis sweet tobacco, dried eucalyptus, and exotic spice aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a supple mouthfeel with velvety sweet tannins. It shows plum, blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, dried herb and expresso flavors accented with a subtle graphite note and a long finish. Blend of 60% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Aged 16 months in used French oak. 14.5% abv| SRP – $37 (91 pts.).

Why These Wines Deserve Your Attention

Thanks to the visionary foundation laid by Jean Bousquet and the innovative leadership of Anne Bousquet and Labid Ameri, Domaine Bousquet has emerged as a beacon of excellence in the wine industry. They have proven that world-class wines can be crafted sustainably, with profound respect for nature and a strong commitment to social responsibility—all while offering superb quality at an exceptional price.

I strongly encourage you to seek out these wines! Find a retailer near you.

By choosing Domaine Bousquet wines, you’re not only savoring exceptional organic wines but also supporting a winery committed to meaningful climate action and social responsibility. Every bottle represents a commitment to sustainable practices that protect our planet and uplift communities.

Cheers to making conscious choices that taste as good as they feel!