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LÉGENDES
JEAN BOUSQUET, THE FRENCH PIONEER
IN GUALTALLARY
GUILLAUME BOUSQUET, ANNE BOUSQUET AND LABID AL AMERI
on his farm every day and say: “Look at how the leaves are moving. That wind is the
key to the healthiness of this location, which is perfect for growing large vineyards”.
Jean Bousquet is now one of the great advocates of organic viticulture in Argentina,
with 40 hectares of vineyards and a winery entirely certified organic. All the winery’s
practices are organic, using liquid organic fertilisers rich in natural nutrients and
natural ground cover between the rows, among other techniques.
Its 40 hectares include the following varietals: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Merlot, Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and
Sauvignon Blanc.
“All our lines are organic. We have all the certifications and matching logos, which we
communicate on our labels. And we also make organic sparkling and frizzantes, which
is not very common”, says a spokesperson from the winery’s marketing department.
“In many markets it is a plus to offer organic or biodynamic wines. Demand for this
type of wine is growing, so we know that this will be increasingly important”.
Jean Bousquet markets two product lines: Santa Bax, in honour of Jean’s mother, whose
surname was Bax, and Papillon. Its export markets are Brazil, Canada, Switzerland,
the Netherlands and the United States.
DOMAINE BOUSQUET, THE BIODYNAMIC TRAILBLAZER
Domaine Bousquet has been an organic project since its foundation in 1997, in
uncharted and unknown territory. Since then, everything it has developed is 100%
organic. Its vineyards are located in Gualtallary.
In latter years, much of the estate has switched to biodynamic viticulture and a 360˚
sustainable approach has been taken in the vineyards and winery. Biodiversity is a key
focus in the vineyards, as is a pioneering water conservation initiative, solar power
in the winery, use of lightweight bottles and a commitment to bottling some lines
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