Domaine Bousquet

Jean Bousquet first visited Argentina in 1990 and became captivated by the Gualtallary Valley in the Uco Valley. In 1997 he purchased 400 hectares of virgin desert land with no water, electricity, or roads. The estate was a pioneer in the remote Tupungato area, and the first vintage was released in 2005. A landmark early commercial success came in 2006 when Sweden ordered 250,000 liters of Domaine Bousquet wines for its national organic wine portfolio. Anne Bousquet and her husband Labid Al Ameri took full ownership in 2011, and today the estate is led by CEO Anne Bousquet, President Labid Al Ameri, and lead winemaker Rodrigo Serrano Alou.

• Jean Bousquet purchased virgin desert land in 1997 with no existing infrastructure
• First vintage released in 2005 after years of development
• Sweden purchased 250,000 liters in 2006, establishing early export credentials
• Domaine Bousquet was among founding members of Origins Organic

The vineyards sit at 1,200 meters above sea level in Gualtallary, one of the highest and coolest subzones within the Uco Valley in Mendoza. Soils are sandy loam over limestone with alluvial deposits, providing excellent drainage and low fertility that stresses the vines toward quality production. The climate is defined by cool Andean breezes, warm days, cool nights, and extremely low rainfall of approximately 20 centimeters annually. Irrigation is supplied via a drip system drawing from Andes mountain water. The combination of altitude, diurnal temperature variation, and extended growing season produces wines with vibrant natural acidity and concentrated flavors.

• Elevation of 1,200 meters produces cool-climate conditions within the warm Mendoza region
• Sandy loam over limestone soils with strong alluvial influence
• Annual rainfall of approximately 20cm requires drip irrigation from Andean water sources
• Cool nights and warm days extend ripening and preserve aromatic freshness

Domaine Bousquet holds the title of the most awarded organic winery in the world. The estate farms 100% certified organic grapes, prohibiting all synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Beyond organic certification, Domaine Bousquet became the fourth winery globally to achieve Regenerative Organic Certification, a standard that goes further than organic by requiring soil health improvement, animal welfare standards, and farmworker fairness. The estate has also initiated a three-year transition toward biodynamic farming. All grapes are hand-harvested and collected in small trays to preserve fruit integrity.

• Fourth winery globally to achieve Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC)
• No pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers used across all 240 hectares
• Biodynamic transition underway following three-year certification process
• Hand-harvesting in small trays preserves fruit quality from vine to winery

Domaine Bousquet produces red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines across multiple tiers, priced from $13 to $37. The lineup includes the Premium Varietal and Cameleon lines at the entry level, Reserve and Ameri ranges in the mid-tier, and Gran Bousquet, Gaia, Virgen, and Lalande as premium offerings. Grapes grown include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Torrontés. The house style blends French winemaking technique with the richness of high-altitude Argentine terroir, resulting in fruit-forward, elegantly structured wines.

• Ten grape varieties grown including Malbec, Torrontés, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir
• Multiple ranges from entry-level Cameleon to premium Gaia and Lalande labels
• Price range spans $13 to $37 across all tiers
• Style combines French technique with high-altitude Argentine fruit character

Beyond wine production, Domaine Bousquet operates a modern winery with a full hospitality center, a nine-room boutique hotel called Gaia Lodge, and an on-site restaurant supplied by the estate's own organic garden. The winery distributes wines across 50 countries and is the only Argentine producer to operate its own US importing company, Origins Organic, giving it direct control over distribution and brand positioning in its largest export market.

• Gaia Lodge offers nine boutique hotel rooms on the estate in Gualtallary
• On-site organic garden supplies the winery restaurant
• Origins Organic is the estate's proprietary US importing company
• Wines distributed in 50 countries worldwide