2018 Château Poujeaux 6 Pack

93 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This is a big-hearted wine, ripe with both black-plum flavors and generous tannins. At this stage the structure is prominent, but with the weight of the fruits, the wine will balance out full, ripe and ready to drink from 2026.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Deep dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate bright rim. Ripe dark berry confit, black cherries, some nougat and orange zest, attractive, floral scented bouquet. Powerful, juicy, black fruit, blackberry confit, firm tannins, chocolatey finish, storable style, potential, versatile.

93 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

Poujeaux is a wine that I often hold up as classic example of what the Médoc can achieve, and here again it's a huge success. It has a beautiful nose, with vibrant and well extracted brambly dark fruits on the palate - but not so much that it feels like it's pushing too hard. It's an architectural wine, a more classic take on the vintage, but for me this is where the money is in Moulis. It takes its time to unravel, and the heat of the summer comes through in its rich, ripe mouthfeel. The tannins close in on the finish, which has a menthol and eucalyptus edge that suggests a long life ahead.

93 POINTS

James Suckling

Pretty aromas of wild blackberries, violets, milk chocolate and licorice. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Polished and concentrated. Better from 2024.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

Solid core of fruit and polished tannins give this a tight and composed palate. Fresh and bright.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

Solid core of fruit and polished tannins give this a tight and composed palate. Fresh and bright. Points: 92-93

90 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Flavors of plum and cherry preserves are melded nicely with cocoa and tobacco notes. Soft and rounded, yet persistent on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Score range: 89-92

Wine Spectator

Direct, with loganberry and damson plum flavors that are gently mulled with light anise and herb notes. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.