Château Poujeaux 2019
Price: $40.00
| Producer | Château Poujeaux |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Moulis-en-Médoc |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 012431 |
| ABV | 14.00% |
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The history of Château Poujeaux stretches back to the 1600's, when the Poujeaux lands were a dependent Lordship of Latour Saint-Mambert. Over the centuries, the château had many different owners, though the quality of the terroir and its wines were always apparent. In 2008, the Cuvelier family purchased the property and modernized the winemaking facilities along with the estate's farming techniques, moving to organic viticulture with an eye on biodynamic farming. Since then, renowned Bordeaux consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt has helped the Cuvelier family in their quest to produce wines of the highest quality. The estate consists of 68 hectares in Moulis which are planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot on gravel-based soils. Harvest and sorting are done by hand with the vineyard philosophy centered on the ultimate respect to the fruit. It is no wonder that with such effort put into the vineyards and winery that Poujeaux is considered the top estate in Moulis-en-Médoc!
The 2019 Château Poujeaux is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot; all grapes are whole-berry fermented in stainless steel tanks and concrete, the aged for 12 months in one-third new French oak barrels and two-thirds second and third use barrels. 2019 is an exceptional vintage in Bordeaux, producing wines of great pleasure and structure with freshness and energy. In the glass, Château Poujeaux displays a vibrant purple color with garnet highlights. The nose is wonderfully expressive with aromas of cassis, strawberries, black cherries, baking spice, chocolate, flint and violets. On the palate, the 2019 Poujeaux shows remarkable balance of ripe tannins and rich, concentrated fruit flavors buoyed by a lively acidity and enticing mineral spine that flow into a persistent finish with the perfect amount of high-quality French oak flavors. This is an exceptional Bordeaux from arguably the top producer in one of region's most underappreciated appellations. Indeed, Poujeaux's wines are some of the best values to be found on the left bank!
