Château Poujeaux Moulis-en-Médoc 2018
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Poujeaux consistently delivers Moulis's best argument for value in Bordeaux. The 2018 vintage is classic left bank — structured, dark-fruited, built for aging — but already accessible thanks to ripe, integrated tannins. This is Bordeaux where fruit and structure reach agreement early and hold it for years.
Nose
Blackcurrant and cherry dominate, layered with cedar and a hint of violet. Beneath the fruit, there is a subtle toasted oak quality and a whiff of mint that adds freshness.
Palate
Medium-to-full bodied with fine-grained tannins. The blackcurrant carries through from the nose, joined by woody spice and a trace of green pepper that nods to the Cabernet. A gentle marzipan note from the oak adds sweetness without excess.
Finish
Long and structured, with cedar and blackcurrant persisting. The tannins resolve into a smooth, slightly gamey close.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Blend
- 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
- Vineyards
- 55 hectares on deep Günzian gravel over clay-limestone subsoil
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and root vegetables
Situated on one of the highest gravel outcrops in Moulis-en-Médoc, Château Poujeaux has been producing wine since 1544, with the current team under the Cuvelier family continuing a centuries-long tradition on some of the appellation's finest soils.
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