2017 Poujeaux 6 Pack

92 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

Right from the nose this has rich, deep cassis and dark fruit notes, as well as a lovely juicy vibrancy through the palate. There are firm tannins that have some vibrancy to them. Although it’s not as persistent in structure as in 2016 and 2015, this is an extremely successful wine in the 2017 vintage. Aged in 33% new oak. A yield of 26hl/h, so there will be reduced volumes – an estimated 140,000 bottles this year. Fortunately the gravelly heart of the vineyard was not affected by the frost. There is an austerity to the tannins but it's still hugely enjoyable.

91 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Focused and pure, with unadorned cassis, cherry, plum pit and chalky mineral notes working in unison. The finish stretches out nicely, showing a violet echo. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

91 POINTS

Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

Spice, flowers, espresso bean, red plum and black cherry scents mingle on the nose. On the palate, this is way cush yet spicy with a cheerful, red fruit character. The wine was made from blending 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 13% Petit Verdot. Th

91 POINTS

James Suckling

This is very pretty for the vintage with berries, currants and hints of nutmeg. Medium to full body. Savory finish already. Points: 91-92

91 POINTS

James Suckling

Light notes of flowers and chocolate powder across red berries. The palate has a smooth and elegant feel with a core of very juicy red-fruit flavor and a wrap of fine tannin.

90 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2017 Poujeaux has a wonderful bouquet with expressive brambly red berry fruit, wilted rose petal and light damp earthy/loamy aromas bubbling up with aeration, all with very fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins. This feels a little pinched at the moment but it has the weight and intensity to fill out with bottle age. Maybe it would benefit from more complexity on the finish, but otherwise it is a well-crafted Poujeaux.

90 POINTS

Jacques Perrin - Vinifera

Nez de fruits mûrs avec des notes balsamiques. Le corps se caractérise par une très jolie finesse et une superbe fraîcheur d’expression, il jouit d’un côté presque aérien qui lui sied bien.

Jacques Dupont - Le Point

Nez épicé, mûre à l’aération, bouche tendue, bien cabernet, assez structuré, bonne longueur, un poujeaux sérieux, du fond. 16/20