Poujeaux 2020

Moulis, Cru bourgeois

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The 2020 Poujeaux has come together beautifully. Black cherry, leather, spice and menthol are promising at first. On the palate, the 2020 is a bit strict, with fine length and plenty of persistence, yet not fully expressive. I would be prepared to cellar this.

Score: 90 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2026-2040 Date: 23 February 2023

The 2020 Poujeaux is jam-packed with inky dark fruit, graphite, cloves, lavender, licorice and a kiss of new French oak that will almost certainly integrate during élevage. Plush, engaging and flat-out delicious, with silky, perfectly ripe tannins and superb balance, this is looking to be another superb wine from the Cuvelier family.

Score: 90 - 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2040 Date: 01 June 2021

The 2020 Poujeaux is a wonderful Moulis-en-Médoc and likely to offer superb value-for-money. Bright blackberry commingles with blueberry and graphite on the nose, quite intense and determined to make an impression. The palate is structured but well balanced, the silver thread of acidity running from start to finish. A little glossy in style towards the finish, that will be tempered by bottle-age which Poujeaux always needs. Don't ignore this.

Score: 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2025-2050 Date: 08 February 2023

The 2020 Poujeaux was picked from September 17 to October 2 and matured in one-third new oak. It has a broody nose initially, gradually opening to display blackberry, brine and crushed rock aromas, certainly quite mineral-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and fine grip, though the tannins are not aggressive. There is a hint of dark chocolate toward the finish, but maybe I’m seeking a little more on the aftertaste. This should gain more length during its élevage. Very fine.

Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2025 - 2050 Date: 28 May 2021

The 2020 Poujeaux was picked from September 17 to October 2 and matured in one-third new oak. It has a broody nose initially, gradually opening to display blackberry, brine and crushed rock aromas, certainly quite mineral-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and fine grip, though the tannins are not aggressive. There is a hint of dark chocolate toward the finish, but maybe I’m seeking a little more on the aftertaste. This should gain more length during its élevage. Very fine.

Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2025-2050 Date: 01 May 2021

The 2020 Poujeaux is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, harvested from 17th September to 2nd October and weighing in with an alcohol of 13.5% and a pH of 3.89. It is being aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. Deep garnet-purple in color, it sings of crushed red and black currants, black raspberries and bay leaves with touches of tobacco and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate is a little skinny and chewy at this nascent stage, finishing on an herbal note.

Score: 85 - 87 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2023 - 2030 Date: 21 May 2021

Good depth of colour to the fruit, deep plum, with attractive fresh fruit aromatics. Confident tannic frame with acidity and black fruits - all the elements to ensure it will age. There isn't the richness of the fruit that you will find in 2016 but it is full of personality and easy to recommend. One of the more successful wines from Moulis in the vintage. Lots of tannins, and a point of bitterness on the close of play that needs to be carefully handled during ageing. A yield of 34hl/ha.

Score: 92 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2025 - 2036 Date: 19 May 2021

Full bottle 1,342 g. Cask sample taken 6 April. 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot. Very dark core with purplish rim. Dark, savoury and a little bit oaky on the nose and the same character on the palate. The fruit is there at the core but there is absolutely no fruit sweetness until right at the very end, just dark and refined. Firm, slightly thick, chewy tannins. A little unyielding for now but harmonious. (JH)

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Date: 09 May 2021

A dense, layered red with blackberry, tar, asphalt and spice character. Medium-to full-bodied with wonderful, polished and creamy tannins. Chewy and fine. Potentially one of the best in a long time.

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 20 April 2021