The origins of Château Le Boscq
A love story between an estate and men
The story ofChâteau Le Boscqbegins in1749during the conquest of the Médoc vineyards. At that time, Thomas Barton became the tenant farmer of Château Le Boscq for 30 years and raised the Château's wines to the rank ofCru Classéestablished by several 18th-century classifications. Then, at the end of the 19th century, the property passed to Jean Grazilhon, whose father worked as a steward for Thomas Barton. The splendid château we know today was built in 1891. For over 30 years, he maintained and developed the estate. The efforts made over all these years by successive owners were rewarded in 1932 with the recognition of Château Le Boscq as aCru BourgeoisAt that time, the wines produced at the château were transported in barrels to...bargesall the way to the port of Bordeaux. The current label of the estate's wines pays homage to this era. Indeed, a barge appears on it as a symbol of the property.
From1995and even today, Château Le Boscq belongs toDourthe group, also owner of Château La Garde and Château Reysson.
Château Le Boscq in Saint-Estèphe
On the banks of the Gironde estuary
THEChâteau Le Boscqis located on the front line at the edge of the Gironde estuary in the appellationSaint-Estèphe. THE18 hectaresThe vines rest on a slope of Garonne gravel and clay, typical of the appellation. The clay allows for deeper root development and continuous hydration of the vines. The gravel promotes soil drainage and releases the heat accumulated during the day at night. Thus, the soil of Château Le Boscq is ideal for the growth and balance of the vines, resulting in...quality fruitsA detailed soil study of the vineyard was carried out by the General Manager of the estate.Frédéric Bonnafousand the operations managerDamien MartialThis helps to ensure avineyard plotsadapted to each grape variety. Thus, the later-ripening varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are planted on the gravelly slopes, while Merlot thrives on the cooler terroirs of the estate, on the hillsides. TheDourthe groupcultivates the vine ofin a reasoned mannerTherefore, yield control is implemented at Château Le Boscq. The grapes are harvested by hand into small crates to protect the berries.
Dourthe's expertise
A high-quality Cru Bourgeois
THEknow-howand experienceDourtheis put at the service of the wines of theChâteau Le BoscqSince 1995, renovations have been carried out in the vineyard and winery. The latter is equipped with a very spacious fermentation room and a state-of-the-art grape reception system. The grapes are sorted by hand on a vibrating table, and a light destemming is performed. To preserve the quality of the berries, the estate uses no pumps! The juices arevinified by plotin small stainless steel tanks. Aging takes place in oak barrels, 15% of which are new, for 12 to 14 months in separate batches until the time of blending.
Château Le Boscq fully deserves its title ofCru Bourgeois.It is one of the great classics of the appellation.Saint-Estèpheand has a beautifulpower, brought by the Cabernet Sauvignon. It is an elegant wine offering concentrated aromas of black fruit and spices. The high proportion of Merlot ensures afinesseRemarkable, uncommon among wines of this appellation. It's a very goodwine for agingThanks to its fine and balanced structure, which improves even further after 5 to 10 years in the cellar. The Second Wine of the Château,Le Boscq Heritage,It reveals notes of ripe fruit and wood and can be enjoyed in its youth. It also possesses a very fine balance.
