Poujeaux Moulis En Medoc 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Poujeaux
Label Name:
 
Moulis En Medoc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 93, Wine Enthusiast 93, Wine Spectator 91, James Suckling 92, Vinous/Antonio Galloni ~89-90, Jancis Robinson 16/20; Classified Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Tasting Note
Medium-full bodied Médoc with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, graphite and black pepper; firm grainy tannins, savory herbal lift and a long, spicy mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, duck, venison, mature hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef or beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged ~12 months in French oak (≈30% new). Produced with sustainable viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Château Poujeaux (Grand-Poujeaux) is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel estate in Moulis-en-Médoc. Historically Theil family; owned by Philippe Cuvelier since 2008. Vineyard on Günzian gravel, ~52 ha.