Notes : Robert Parker 87-90/100, Jancis Robinson 16/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 87/100
"Another fine opus from Puygueraud (the birthplace of the Thienpont family), the 2011 offers a dense blue/purple color accompanied by abundant aromas of blueberry, blackberry, charcoal and graphite. Clearly superior to its modest pedigree, this revelation of the vintage possesses good structure, beautifully pure fruit and decade-long drinkability." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) - Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Château Puygueraud
Vintage
2011
Designation
Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec
Terroirs
Clay-limestone on subsoils of asteriated limestone, clays and marls
Viticulture
controlled grassing and tillage, integrated vineyard management
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
malolactic fermentation in barrels and tanks
Breeding
12 to 16 months in barrels (40% new, 30% 1-year-old, 30% 2-year-old)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep purple with violet highlights
Nose
intense and complex, with delicate notes of blueberry, blackberry, charcoal and graphite
Mouth
full-bodied and generous, with very pure fruit and a fruity, gourmet finish.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2021
Production
Approximately 120,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur des viandes rouges et grillées, des petits gibiers, des fromages...<br/>
Château Puygueraud
Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estate rated (2014 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
"The Thienpont family, who have owned the estate since 1946, have revived the Côtes de Francs appellation with this first-rate cru since 1983. Nicolas Thienpont, who is also responsible for a premier cru classé in Saint-Emilion, produces a full-bodied, generous wine, with controlled oak, designed for honest cellaring (five to ten years). The estate is regular and the vintages of good quality. In homage to his father George, Nicolas Thienpont has created a cuvée with the eponymous name, marked by malbec, a grape variety he particularly appreciated. A wine of strong character, but not without finesse".
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE B. Published on 13/11/2016
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Note and review by M. JEAN N. Published on 30/05/2016
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Note and review by M. FABIEN C. Published on 28/06/2015
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Note and review by Mme MELANIE D. Published on 25/04/2014
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