Château Poujeaux 2016, Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel - MAGNUM - Parker 89
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Château Poujeaux 2016
Appellation: Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Ownership: Miailhe family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage, characterised by a hot, dry summer followed by a temperate autumn, enabled the grapes to ripen slowly and completely. Château Poujeaux, located on the gravelly terroir of Moulis, produces a balanced, powerful and elegant wine, true to the style of the estate.
Tasting
Colour: Deep red with purple highlights.
Nose: Complex and intense. Aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), spicy notes (pepper, liquorice), floral touches and woody nuances (cedar, vanilla).
Palate: Full, supple attack. Well-structured, silky, well-integrated tannins. Rich, balanced mid-palate with generous fruit and invigorating acidity. Long, harmonious finish with spicy, woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 93/100
- Vinous: 92/100
- James Suckling: 93/100
Suggested pairings
Ideal with grilled or roasted red meats, meat-based dishes in sauce (civet, daube) and mature hard or blue-veined cheeses. Its structure and elegance make it a perfect accompaniment to rich, flavoursome dishes.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| 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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89/100 Parker,
90/100 Suckling & WS.
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