Causse du Bousquet by Mas Champart

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, violet, garrigue, fine spice

Palate: black fruit, tobacco, thyme, fine-grained tannin

Syrah-led mid-tier Saint-Chinian from Mas Champart's argilo-calcareous Bousquet plateau. Precise and controlled style; rewards 90 RVF points.

What it pairs with

Côte de boeuf
Fine-grained tannin meets grilled rib steak; tobacco mirrors the char.
Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Garrigue and thyme echo Provençal seasoning; structure handles slow-cooked fat.
Aged Comté or Manchego
Fine spice and dark cherry register meet hard cheese crystals.

History

Causse du Bousquet is named after the limestone plateau dominating Mas Champart. Syrah-led with the four other Saint-Chinian grapes; 70% in barrel and 30% in tank. The mid-tier cuvée of the estate.

1996: First Causse du Bousquet vintage from Mas Champart's plateau

Facts

Producer: Mas Champart · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (70%), Grenache (10%), Mourvèdre (10%), Carignan (5%), Cinsault (5%)
Classification: AOC Saint-Chinian
Oak: 70% aged in barrel, 30% in tank
ABV: 14.5%
Price: €20-28 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1996
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Causse du Bousquet

What does Causse du Bousquet taste like?

Dark cherry, violet, garrigue and fine spice on the nose; black fruit, tobacco, thyme and fine-grained tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Causse du Bousquet?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The 70% barrel and 30% tank approach gives structure that rewards 4-6 years of cellaring.

What food pairs with Causse du Bousquet?

Côte de boeuf is the canonical match; slow-braised lamb shoulder and aged Comté or Manchego are equally strong pairings.

How long is Causse du Bousquet aged?

70% in barrel (demi-muid) and 30% in tank. The split preserves Syrah's freshness while building structure.

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