2002 Poujeaux
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Tasting notes
Mid crimson. Light nose with minerals and development. Marked acidity. Rather dusty and chewy on the end. (JR)
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Rather haunting nose – not powerful but lots there already. A bit too dry and austere on the palate however. Needs lots and lots of time and it may always be a little evanescent. (JR)
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, classement 2003. Smudgy and dull and very tannic. (JR)
Like many of its peers, the 2002 is in a dormant, muted state, but attractive notes of cassis, cherries, pain grille are discernable in this medium-bodied, elegant, traditionally-styled Bordeaux. It will handsomely repay 2-3 years of cellaring, and keep through the following decade.
About the producer
The Cuvelier family, which also owns Clos Fourtet, purchased this estate in 2008. It is one of the stars of the appellation, renowned for producing wine that is well above the standard of its neighbours.