Château Poujeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc - Red - 2017

Wine:

Fresh and refined, with the charm of a youthful classic, the 2017 Moulis-en-Médoc Red stands out for its supple, mid-weight style—round, inviting, and wonderfully approachable. It carries real pedigree, with silky tannins and a graceful, lingering finish. A beautifully balanced wine that captures everything we love about Bordeaux at its most elegant.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 18 September to 4 October 2017. Fermentation of whole grapes in 51 thermo-regulated stainless steel, wood and concrete vats. Wine is left on the lees for 20 to 25 days. Aged for 12 months in new barrels (33%) and barrels used once or twice previously (67%).

Color:

Dark garnet red.

Nose:

Delicate and distinguished, characterised by scents of black fruits and spices.

Palate:

A wine with a supple texture and a gentle, mid-weight profile—round, approachable, and carried by silky tannins. The whole experience is beautifully balanced and harmonious.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Tasty meats, roast leg of lamb or lamb stew, beef bourguignon.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A reference in Moulis, Château Poujeaux is owned by the Cuvelier family, the same artisans behind the renowned 1st Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet. With the same expert teams and care, the wines now reach the highest standards.

Each vintage is an emotional experience, crafting wines focused on elegance and finesse, with a precise fruit expression and clean flavors, all while maintaining reasonable prices.

The 2017 vintage, often criticized for its less imposing structure compared to the 2015, which it’s often compared to, still holds treasures of elegance. If you love finesse, fresh fruit, and well-balanced aging, this classic Bordeaux is unmissable.

Widely underrated, the 2017 is undoubtedly one of the most accessible vintages in Bordeaux’s history. Critics overlooked it, fixated on the power and richness of other years.