Château Poujeaux Moulis-en-Medoc - 2016

300 cl

James Suckling: 92 points

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Grape varieties: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Vinification:

12 months in 50% new French barriques, fining, no filtration

Tasting note:

Sweet cherry fruit, smoky underlaid cassis note, chocolaty touch, plum flavour. Balanced, good extract sweetness, present tannins, serious character, good length, has development potential, chocolaty finish.

Château Poujeaux is one of the most renowned wineries in the appellation Moulis-en-Médoc in Bordeaux. It is known as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel It is classified and consistently ranks alongside the great Grand Cru Classé estates in terms of quality.

Region: The vineyard is situated in the heart of the Moulis appellation, north-west of Saint-Julien on the Médoc peninsula.

Floors: The vines are situated on the famous, elevated The gravel plateau at Grand-Poujeaux. The gravelly soils provide excellent conditions for drainage and the ripening of the grapes.

Area: What makes it special is an area of around 52 hectares, contiguous plot. This is an absolute rarity in the often highly fragmented Bordeaux region.

OwnerSince 2008 The château belongs to the French The Cuvelier family. The family also owns the famous Premier Grand Cru Classé estate Clos Fourtet in Saint-Émilion.

Management: The estate is owned by Matthieu Cuvelier and Christophe Labenne.

Counselling: The renowned star oenologist is responsible for the winemaking process Stéphane Derenoncourt responsible.

Grape variety index: The vineyards are planted with grape varieties typical of the Médoc: approx. 50 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 % Merlot, as well as small proportions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. 

flavour profile: The wine is considered to be classic, traditional Bordeaux. It is characterised by a dense structure, complexity and a mature bouquet of black fruits (such as blackberry and redcurrant). It often displays refined notes of pencil lead, cedar and subtle spice.

Texture: On the palate, it is deep, powerful and elegant, with firm, well-integrated tannins.

Shelf life: The wine has a excellent ageing potential and becomes significantly more harmonious and expressive with age. It traditionally offers excellent value for money compared with the more expensive classified wines