Château Puygueraud - Francs Côtes de Bordeaux blanc 2021
92-93/100
James Suckling
92/100
Yves Beck
91/100
Decanter
91/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
90-92/100
Vinous
90-91/100
Vert de Vin
"Owned by Nicolas Thienpont, renowned winegrower"
"Tropical fruits but also white stone fruits, with a nuanced nose of pear and white flowers. Lively with orange and lemon juice and zest on the palate, giving a sweet, tart and bitter touch, all beautifully complex. I like the texture here, sharp but dynamic, taut and concentrated, with lovely precision and good overall structure. (Decanter 2022) - Château Puygueraud is owned by the famous winemaker Nicolas Thienpont, as are the Grands Crus Classés Pavie Macquin and Larcis Ducasse in Saint-Emilion.
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Eye
Pale yellow dress
Nose
Aromas of peaches, apples, citrus fruits, and tropical fruits with good intensity.
Mouth
Slightly salty on the attack, with freshness, liveliness, and complexity. Creamy and flavorful finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
At the time of tasting
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030
Production
Approximately 750 cases
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a seafood platter, asparagus risotto, pineapple tartare...
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Tropical fruits but also white stone fruits, with a nuanced nose of pear and white flowers. Lively with orange and lemon juice and zest on the palate, giving a sweet, tart, and bitter touch, all beautifully complex. I like the texture here, sharp but dynamic, taut and concentrated, with lovely precision and good overall structure. Tasted 3 times. 2022–2030
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2014 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The Thienpont family, owners of the estate since 1946, revived the Côtes de Francs appellation in 1983 with this first-class wine. Nicolas Thienpont, who is also responsible for a premier cru classé in Saint-Emilion, produces a full-bodied, generous wine with well-controlled oakiness, designed for reasonable aging (five to ten years). The estate is consistent and the vintages are of a good standard. In tribute to his father George, Nicolas Thienpont has produced a cuvée bearing his name, marked by Malbec, a grape variety he particularly appreciated. A wine with strong character, not without finesse."
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90-92/100
About wine:
Puygueraud Blanc 2021 contains more Sauvignon Gris this year as the Sauvignon Blanc was affected by frost. Harvested at 31hl/ha from September 17 to 27, it has a well-defined nose of Granny Smith apples, redcurrants, and nettles; an underlying note of petrichor emerges with aeration. The palate is actually more complex than the nose suggests, offering flavors of lime and Conference pear, as well as a pleasant weight conferred by the Sauvignon Gris. There is a touch of spice on the finish. It is worth seeking out. 2026–2035
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92-93/100
About wine:
Lots of white peach and sliced green apple with a hint of grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Tart fruit and a fresh, creamy finish. Two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc and one-third Sauvignon Gris.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About wine:
With good intensity, the bouquet of Puygueraud reveals fresh and fruity nuances through mirabelle plums and chalky notes. Slightly salty on the attack, the wine is delicious, fresh, and thirst-quenching. A wine ready to quench the thirst of many palates!
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90-91/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About wine:
A lovely fresh nose with subtle intensity and a nice texture. The nose is relatively marked by Sauvignon Gris. There are notes of kumquat, zest and, more subtly, crushed nectarine, combined with hints of fresh/crushed apple, exotic berries and a discreet touch of fresh verbena. The palate is fruity, fresh, elegant, taut and offers lovely acidity, energy, an elegant and taut structure, richness and roundness. There are notes of quince, lychee and, more subtly, ripe lemon, combined with hints of kumquat, quince and subtle hints of zest, subtle hints of racy minerality and a subtle, almost varietal hint of white flowers/lemon blossom. Good length. Lovely freshness, roundness, generosity, and a slightly chiseled edge. Lovely, delicious, and sapid acidity on the finish.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
About wine:
You will find white peaches, mango, pineapple, and honeysuckle on the nose and in the sweet, juicy, creamy, crisp, and tropical finish. Drink from 2023 to 2029.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. MARC B. Published on 09/02/2024
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