Château Bouscaut

The vineyard at Bouscaut has existed since the 16th or 17th century, when it was known as Haut Truchon. The estate was renamed Château Bouscaut in 1929. A fire destroyed the château in 1962, and the property was subsequently rebuilt. An American syndicate acquired it in 1968, and Lucien Lurton purchased the estate in 1979. Since 1992, his daughter Sophie Lurton and agronomist-winemaker Laurent Cogombles have managed and owned the property together. The winery underwent a significant modernization in 2010, and the estate achieved organic certification in 2024.

• Originally named Haut Truchon; renamed Château Bouscaut in 1929
• Château destroyed by fire in 1962 and rebuilt
• Lucien Lurton purchased the estate in 1979
• Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles have led the domaine since 1992

Château Bouscaut sits in Cadaujac at the southern edge of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, at a maximum elevation of 34 meters with a south-facing aspect. The soils are a combination of clay over limestone on the flatter sections and gravel on the sloping hillsides. The limestone subsoil plays an important role in maintaining freshness and supporting even ripeness during warm vintages, a characteristic advantage in the maritime Bordeaux climate. Planted area ranges from 47 to 54 hectares depending on source.

• South-facing aspect at up to 34 meters elevation
• Clay-limestone soils on flat sections; gravel on hillside slopes
• Limestone subsoil aids freshness and even ripening
• Located in Cadaujac at the southern limit of Pessac-Léognan

The red wines are built on a Merlot-dominant blend of 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and an unusual 5% Malbec, a variety rarely seen in modern Pessac-Léognan blends. This combination produces smooth, fresh wines with notable depth. The white wines are made from 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, a proportion that leans toward the aromatic freshness of Sauvignon Blanc while the Sémillon contributes texture and complexity. The whites are described as fleshy and elegant, in keeping with the best dry whites of Pessac-Léognan.

• Red: Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Malbec 5%
• White: Sauvignon Blanc 60%, Sémillon 40%
• Malbec inclusion is a distinctive and unusual feature for the appellation
• Classified for both red and white wines in the Graves classification

Château Bouscaut holds Grand Cru Classé de Graves status, awarded in both the 1953 and 1959 Graves classifications. Notably, the estate is one of the few properties in Pessac-Léognan to carry this classification for both its red and white wines. The Graves classification, unlike the 1855 Médoc classification, has been revisited and applies specifically to estates within what is now the Pessac-Léognan appellation.

• Classified Grand Cru Classé de Graves in 1953 and confirmed in 1959
• One of few estates classified for both red and white wines
• Classification applies within the Pessac-Léognan appellation boundaries

Under Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles, Château Bouscaut has followed a long-term trajectory toward sustainable viticulture. Cogombles serves not only as winemaker but also as agronomist, reflecting an estate-wide focus on vineyard health. The winery was modernized in 2010 to support more precise winemaking. Organic certification was officially achieved in 2024, placing Bouscaut among a growing number of classified Bordeaux estates committed to certified organic farming.

• Certified organic as of 2024
• Laurent Cogombles holds dual roles as winemaker and agronomist
• Winery modernized in 2010
• Reflects a broader trend of organic conversion among classified Bordeaux estates