Poujeaux Moulis En Medoc 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Poujeaux
Label Name:
 
Moulis En Medoc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 25%, Petit Verdot 13%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni/Vinous 90; James Suckling 91; Jeb Dunnuck 88–90; Neal Martin (Vinous) 89–91; recommended drinking window 2020–2029

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Bordeaux with blackcurrant, black cherry and kirsch notes, cedar and pencil lead spice; fresh acidity, firm silky tannins and a persistent, slightly mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast leg of lamb, beef bourguignon, grilled steak, duck confit. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ beef, Sichuan pepper beef, lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, wood and concrete vats; 12–16 months aging in French oak (≈30–33% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Poujeaux (single parcel Grand-Poujeaux) — historic Moulis estate, owned by the Cuvelier family since 2008; ~70 ha vineyards, classified Cru Bourgeois.