Château Poujeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc 2025 (Primeurs)

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Owned by the Cuvelier family since 2008 (who also own Clos Fourtet in Saint-Émilion), this vineyard—with its deep gravel soils on the Grand Poujeaux plateau—benefits from exceptional terroirs as well as state-of-the-art facilities. Under the guidance of Stéphane Derenoncourt, it produces one of the finest Moulis wines available, combining richness with great smoothness.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Although omitted from the 1855 classification—as Moulis had long been a region devoted to grain farming—this estate is nonetheless among the most renowned in the Médoc. A former seigneury under the jurisdiction of Latour Saint-Maubert, later to become Château Latour, it experienced a resurgence in the 1920s under the Theil family, who consolidated the vineyard—now 68 hectares in a single block on the beautiful gravel terroir of Grand-Poujeaux—and elevated the estate to the pinnacle of the appellation. Since 2008, it has been owned by Philippe Cuvelier, owner of Clos Fourtet (a First Growth of Saint-Émilion), who maintains the estate’s 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 the estate:

An iconic estate within the appellation, Poujeaux has been owned by the Cuvelier family (Clos Fourtet) since 2008. Under the leadership of its director, Christophe Labenne, and with advice from Stéphane Derenoncourt, the wines have steadily improved, reaching a solid level of quality, so much so that the estate remains a benchmark within the appellation. The style leans toward finesse and elegance, which suits the wine perfectly, though it also ages very well. The latest vintages are well worth trying.

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

About the wine:

Poujeaux 2025 is fabulous. From the very first sip, it offers superb fruit intensity and a structure to match. Aromas of dark blue and black fruits, toasted herbs, menthol, lavender, and licorice lend the palate extraordinary depth. The opulence of the tannins reinforces this impression of intensity. Yields reached only 27 hectoliters per hectare. This, combined with a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than in most years, has resulted in a particularly powerful Poujeaux. Tasted twice. 2031–2060

James Suckling

About the wine:

A textured, balanced, and precise wine, with aromas of redcurrant and wild herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine, firm tannins. Well-structured, with a dense core of red fruit and a compact, long finish. Lovely spicy notes in the background.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Poujeaux 2025 reveals itself cautiously, step by step, hinting at power but also subtlety! Notes of mint and spices blend with aromas of black and red berries, complemented by a touch of graphite. The smooth character of the attack heralds a dense and powerful wine. Its velvety tannins offer appreciable vigor and are supported by the structuring character of the acidity, which ensures harmony within an unlikely context of power. The slight austerity of the tannins also contributes to the freshness and extends the persistence of the finish. This Poujeaux stands out for its keen sense of balance and its ability to combine finesse, density, and vigor. It belongs in a category of its own: that of great wines. Now it just needs to settle in, blossom, and work to realize its extraordinary potential. Aging will channel all of this. The image that inevitably comes to mind is that of a brilliant teenager who needs to learn to tidy his room! 2031–2060

Falstaff