Château Poujeaux Moulis-en-Médoc

Moulis-en-Médoc is one of the more compact appellations in the Médoc – and Château Poujeaux has been one of its most trusted names for generations. The 2016 vintage demonstrates why it is so celebrated in Bordeaux.

The vineyards are cultivated with high planting density and meticulous canopy management, including green harvesting – classic Médoc craftsmanship that focuses on concentration rather than volume. In the glass, a dark cherry-plum red with violet highlights.

On the nose, blackcurrant, blueberry, and blackberry, followed by dried herbs, tobacco, and forest floor. Subtle oak notes and a hint of licorice round out the bouquet. On the palate, it is structured, with the tannic backbone characteristic of 2016 Bordeaux – mature, yet with the substance for further aging. Falstaff and Jancis Robinson each awarded it 93 points, while Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast gave it 91.

Drinking window: now until 2030. Serving temperature 17–18 °C. Pairs well with braised leg of lamb, entrecôte with herb butter or mature Comté cheese.