Château Poujeaux 2011
Château Poujeaux 2011 is a red wine from the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, produced by Château Poujeaux and classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. It blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. The Wine Advocate awards it 86/100, Jancis Robinson 14.5/20, and James Suckling 90/100. Critics mention a balanced wine with fine tannins and a supple texture, featuring fruit expression and a touch of spice. Drinking windows: 2014-2020 according to The Wine Advocate and 2016-2024 according to Jancis Robinson.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Packaging
- Original Wooden Case of 12
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Moulis-en-Médoc
- Producteur / Domaine
- Château Poujeaux
- Millésime
- 2011
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Château Poujeaux
Château Poujeaux is an estate in Moulis-en-Médoc, situated on the gravelly hills of Grand-Poujeaux. Owned by the Cuvelier family since 2008, it cultivates a single contiguous vineyard covering 68 hectares. The estate is managed by Matthieu Cuvelier, with Christophe Labenne as managing director.
- Owner
- Famille Cuvelier
- Maître de chais
- Laurent Perroteau
- Surface (ha)
- 68.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 250 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
In the Middle Ages, the lands of Poujeaux formed a seigneury under the jurisdiction of Latour Saint-Mambert, later to become Château Latour. During the 19th century, the estate gained its independence and began producing its own wines. Subsequent inheritances led to the fragmentation of the property during the first half of the 20th century. The Theil family played a decisive role in the restoration and development of the vineyard during the 20th century. In January 2008, the château was acquired by the Cuvelier family, who also own Clos Fourtet in Saint-Émilion. Philippe Cuvelier and his son Matthieu retained the estate’s staff, who were then led by Christophe Labenne, the grandson of the former owners. Matthieu Cuvelier is now the estate manager and Christophe Labenne is the director. Laurent Perroteau is the estate’s cellar master.
