Puygueraud Francs Cotes de Bdx 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Puygueraud
Label Name:
 
Francs Cotes de Bdx
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 63%, Cabernet Franc 30%, Malbec 7%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 91; Wine Spectator 90; James Suckling 89–93 (various); Vinous (Neal Martin) 86–88; Wine Advocate 84–86; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20

Tasting Note
Dark plum, black cherry and blackberry with earth, graphite, spice and subtle floral notes; medium‑full, fresh acidity and savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled steak, duck confit, hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, mushroom stir‑fry.

Production Method
Classic Bordeaux vinification with temperature‑controlled fermentation; aged 12–16 months in oak barrels (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Puygueraud, owned by the Thienpont family since 1946 (Nicolas & Cyrille Thienpont); 49 ha on clay‑limestone slopes in Côtes de Francs, primarily Merlot.