Château Poujeaux - Moulis 2019

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Owned by the Cuvelier family since 2008 (who also own Clos Fourtet in Saint-Émilion), this vineyard with deep gravel soils on the Grand Poujeaux plateau benefits from exceptional terroirs and optimal facilities. With advice from Stéphane Derenoncourt, the result is one of the finest moulis wines available, both rich and extremely smooth.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Omitted from the 1855 classification, Moulis remained a grain-growing region for a long time, but this wine is nonetheless one of the most renowned in the Médoc. Formerly a seigneury dependent on Latour Saint-Maubert, later Ch. Latour, it flourished in the 1920s under the Theil family, who unified the vineyard, now covering 68 hectares in a single block on the beautiful gravelly terroir of Grand-Poujeaux, and brought the estate to the top of the appellation. Since 2008, it has been owned by Philippe Cuvelier, owner of Clos Fourtet (1st Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion), who maintains the high standards of quality.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About wine:

The 2019 vintage is very successful, elegant without lacking substance, carried by a delicately creamy palate and a lovely structure that gives the wine good length.

About the estate:

An iconic property in the appellation, Poujeaux has belonged to the Cuvelier family (Clos Fourtet) since 2008. Under the leadership of its director, Christophe Labenne, advised by Stéphane Derenoncourt, the wines have steadily improved, reaching a good cruising speed, so much so that the vintage remains a benchmark in the appellation. The style tends towards finesse and elegance, which suits the wine perfectly as it ages very well. The latest vintages are well worth trying.

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

About wine:

Poujeaux 2019 presents a very defined and concentrated bouquet of blackberry, cedar, mint, and light tea leaves. It is one of the most complex I have encountered from this great estate in recent years. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, vibrant, and grippy, with slightly chalky tannins and a salty, lingering finish. Quite structured and fleshy, this Moulis deserves a long stay in the bottle. 2027–2055

James Suckling

About wine:

Attractive flavors of chocolate, red pepper, and cedar. Lavender as well. Medium-bodied, with firm, polished tannins and a caressing finish. Nice texture. It will be ready sooner than others. Try after 2024.

Terre de Vins

About wine:

Nose of ripe red fruits, cedar, cigar box, tar. Complex, full, taut palate. Gives a sensation of purity and elegance, already a great tasting experience. Enormous potential, elegant and deep.

Yves Beck

About wine:

Poujeaux is very faithful to its style and stands out for its consistent quality. The integration of wood is perfectly mastered, enhancing the wine's complexity. Poujeaux symbolizes the Médoc region's ability to bring out the best in Cabernet Sauvignon within a blend. The attack is juicy and creamy, and the wine is well-structured thanks to its solid backbone. A reliable, unflappable Poujeaux, finely crafted and ready to stand the test of time. What a wonderful achievement! 2025-2045

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About wine:

Espresso, black pepper, chocolate-covered blackberries, and blackcurrants combine to create the aroma. The wine is sumptuous, polished, rich, and supple, with an explosion of ripe, sweet, and mellow fruit, espresso, and dark chocolate on the finish. Give it a few years to soften and develop, and it will deliver on its promise for two decades. Drink between 2024 and 2040.