Château Poujeaux 2016, Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel - Parker 89
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Château Poujeaux 2016
Appellation: Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Ownership: Merlaut family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage, characterised by a hot, dry summer followed by a cool autumn, enabled the grapes to ripen to perfection. Château Poujeaux, situated on a rich gravelly terroir, offers a wine combining power, elegance and finesse, typical of this very successful vintage.
Tasting
Colour: Deep red with purplish highlights.
Nose: Intense and complex. Aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), red fruit (raspberry), spicy notes (pepper, liquorice) and woody nuances (cedar, vanilla).
Palate: Full, silky attack. Well-structured, elegant tannins. Dense and well-balanced mid-palate, with pure fruit and pleasant freshness. Long, harmonious finish with spicy, woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 93/100
- Vinous (Neal Martin): 92/100
- James Suckling: 94/100
Suggested pairings
Pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats (fillet of beef, entrecote), roast lamb, roast poultry (guinea fowl, duck), as well as savoury stews. Also good with mature hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan) and blue-veined cheeses.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 5% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Poujeaux, 450 Avenue de la Gironde, 33480 Moulis-en-Médoc, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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