Poujeaux Moulis En Medoc 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Poujeaux
Label Name:
 
Moulis En Medoc
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 88 (Apr 2003); Wine Spectator 90 (Mar 2003); Int'l Wine Cellar 88–90; positive notes from Jancis Robinson and others

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Médoc: blackcurrant, black cherry, tobacco, cedar, nutmeg and dark chocolate. Silky yet firm tannins, balanced acidity and a long earthy finish with espresso and vanilla notes.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, braised beef, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs, mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; separate vat fermentation by parcel and variety; malolactic conversion; ~12 months aging in French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Historic Grand-Poujeaux estate (name from 1806) on gravel soils; ~50–70 ha planted. Owned by the Theil family until 2008, later acquired by the Cuvelier family; known for consistent Cru Bourgeois quality.