Chateau Poujeaux 2017

The finesse and complexity of a great red wine from Moulis-Listrac

The property

In 2008, the Cuvelier family, already owners of Clos Fourtet, a Premier Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion, acquired the Château Poujeaux. Since then, this beautiful Médoc property has experienced a true renaissance. Led by Mathieu Cuvelier and Christophe Labenne, with winemaking carried out under the advice of consulting oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt, Château Poujeaux stands out among the finest references of the Moulis appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux.

The vineyard

Located northeast of the Moulis appellation, the Château Poujeaux vineyard extends over 70 hectares in one piece. The vines, with an average age of 30 years, benefit from an exceptional location on the Günzian Graves slopes. This great terroir perfectly benefits the Médoc grape varieties. From this terroir-grape variety harmony, great wines typical of the Moulis appellation are born, balancing density and elegance.

The vintage

With a 2017 vintage marked by delicacy and turmoil, Château Poujeaux 2017 reveals the best of its appellation. The vineyard of the property was not spared from the frost at the end of April 2017. The best parcels preserved from the frost were selected and Château Poujeaux 2017 highlights the great technicality of the property's teams on this so-called "winemaker's" vintage.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (62%), merlot (25%) and petit verdot (13%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Poujeaux 2017

Tasting

The great aromatic freshness of the fruit, elegance and balance are the three key elements that define the style of this vintage. The palate already displays a tannic structure that evolves harmoniously, filling the mouth with a beautiful silky substance in a persistent length. Château Poujeaux 2017 is decidedly one of the finest references of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation while preserving the style that gives the property its nobility.