Moulis
Château Poujeaux 2016
75cl
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Already in the Middle Ages, this region was famous for its unique wines in the appellation Moulis-en-Médoc under the name Terre de Poujeaux. The Château Poujeaux winery is located in the north-east of Moulis on a single uninterrupted piece of land where the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Fran grape varieties are cultivated.
Château Poujeaux 2016 expresses the unique combination of grape varieties and is an internationally popular wine. From Wine Advocate, Château Poujeaux 2016 received 91-93 Parker points for its unique bouquet of blackberry and tobacco. The palate is medium strong with grainy tannin.
This red wine from the Bordeaux wine region is perfect for a special occasion.
Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | red wine |
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| Vintage: | 2016
Other vintages
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1976, 1975, 1973, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1962, 1959, 1957, 1956, 1951, 1950, 1949, 1945, 1943, 1929 and N/A
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| Appellation: | Moulis (Bordeaux, France) |
| Winery: | Château Poujeaux |
| Volume: | 75cl Other volumes |
| Grapes: | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
| Alcohol Vol.: | 14% |
Description of Château Poujeaux 2016
Château Poujeaux 2016 (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot)
TASTING NOTES OF Château Poujeaux 2016:
- View: deep red.
- Nose: impressive bouquet with plenty of blackberry, briary and cigar box aromas.
- Mouth: medium-bodied with grainy tannin on the entry.
APPELLATION: Moulis
VINEYARD: Château Poujeaux
GRAPES: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot,
PAIRING: Meat, Red meat
TEMPERATURE: 16°C
ALCOHOL: 14%
How to serve
The Winery
Château Poujeaux
Here too, the fruit is the focus of attention with great care being paid to the harvest date, selection and sorting.
More about the WineryReviews of Château Poujeaux 2016
Drink or keep: 2017 - 2021
PAIRING: Stuffed Quail
The 70 hectares of contiguous span a rump of Graves in the heart of the Médoc. The planting of the vineyard is composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Château Poujeaux enjoys an exceptional terroir.
The wines are aged in barrels (30% new) for 12 months.
This 2012 vintage is a great stimulus for this Moulis. On the extreme delicacy, it offers complexity. This Cru is refined over the years.
Other notations:
Decanter: 16.5 / 20
Drink or keep: 2022-2025
PAIRING: Stuffed Quail
Brillant ruby red colour, high layer. Raspberry flavour. It was light but tasted like blackberries.
- View: rich and deep red.
- Nose: fresh, fruity, notes of snuff, good concentration.
- Mouth: long and very fresh palate with black fruits and spices, round tannins.
APPELLATION: Moulis-en-Médoc.
GRAPES: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 35%, 5% Petit Verdot.
AGEING: 12 months in French oak barrels.
PREPARATION: vinification in wooden tanks, cement and stainless steel tanks small to carry out a celling winemaking.
PAIRING: sausages, red meats, sauce dishes, game meat.
TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%