Winegrowing at Château Poujeaux dates from the 19th century, although it was a seigneury owing allegiance to Latour Saint Mambert, the future Château Latour, in the Middle Ages...
A period of prosperity was followed by an unsettled time with many different owners, and the vineyard was broken up in the early 20th century. Fortunately, it was reconsolidated by the Theil family, who did much to give the wine a fine reputation.
In January 20...
Château Poujeaux is set upon the magnificent gravel slopes of Grand-Poujeaux, a single unbroken parcel of land to the North-East of Moulis. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (40%), the Médoc’s most famous grape varieties, are planted alongside Petit Verdot (5%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). The soil types and grape varieties are perfectly matched, giving rich, elegant wines.
The roundness and charm of Merlot is counterbalanced by the tension a...
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