Moulis-en-Médoc
Blended mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Moulis-en-Médoc wines combine finesse, power and complexity, with bouquets of rare richness. They are harmonious, elegant wines, sometimes quite full-bodied, but always with roundness and well-melted tannins that give them a pleasant mellowness. Moulis-en-Médoc wines have exceptional ageing potential. Crus such as Château Chasse-Spleen, Château Brillette, Château Maucaillou and Château Poujeaux are worthy representatives of this terroir.
Planted with vines since the 13th century, Moulis-en-Médoc owes its name to the many mills that once existed in the commune. Surrounded by pine trees, Moulis-en-Médoc is sheltered from the prevailing winds, providing a microclimate conducive to good grape ripening. The soils are made up of gravelly terraces interspersed with silty or calcareous zones, alternating between light, warm soils and others that are colder and deeper. The specifications for Moulis-en-Médoc production are particularly demanding, authorizing only an average annual production of around 28,500 hectoliters.
The vineyards of Moulins-en-Médoc, small in size but big in terms of vintages
Château Chasse-Spleen, Château Brillette, Château Maucaillou and Château Poujeaux are all names that have come to be associated with outstanding Moulis Bordeaux wines. Yet the Moulis-en-Médoc vineyards from which they originate represent only 4% of the vast Médoc vineyards. That's how much interest there is in the wines produced on this small terroir, stretching 7 km from east to west and covering a total of 610 hectares.Moulis-en-Médoc wines, an ancient savoir-faire
Attested since the Middle Ages, making it one of the Médoc's oldest vineyards, the cultivation of vines replaced an ancient crop of rye. Moulis-en-Médoc owes its name to the many mills that were built in those days, since the Latin word for mill is "molinis". It was to the monks that we owe the mastery of the water system of the jalles, small rivers flowing through the ground in search of a path leading to the river and constituting a marsh. Gradually, the millers disappeared, to be replaced by winegrowers.The terroir of Moulis-en-Médoc, a concentrate of the Médoc
Moulis-en-Médoc's long history of winegrowing explains its location to the west of the Médoc terroir, far from the river, whose humidity was feared in the past because of the rot it caused in the harvest. Today, if the river doesn't exert its influence, this situation favors waiting for the grapes to ripen properly. Between the Garonne gravels to the east and the Pyrenean gravels to the west, in the center lies a clay-limestone soil that is highly favorable to the development of the Merlot grape variety. Moulis-en-Médoc's terroir is made up of not one, but three terroirs, making it a kind of concentrate of the entire Médoc terroir.Merlot, the hallmark of Moulis wines
The presence of Merlot in equal proportions with Cabernet-Sauvignon is a characteristic feature of Moulis wines. Merlot gives the wines suppleness, roundness and generosity, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides finesse, tannic strength and conservation. The complexity of the wines is enhanced by the presence, to a lesser extent, of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Although less frequently found, Carmenère also features in the blends of Moulis-en-Médoc wines.Moulis-en-Médoc wines, an AOC guaranteeing great wines
Although there are no Cru Classé wines in the Moulis-en-Médoc AOC, making it the only communal AOC of its kind, some châteaux, in the opinion of experts, deserve to be. However, this lack of recognition is certainly an opportunity for consumers. However, there are many wines that benefit from the Cru Bourgeois or Cru Artisan appellation. There are just under fifty winegrowers on the terroir, producing around 30,000 hl a year of a wine that combines finesse and power, with red fruit tones and a broad aromatic palette.Buy the best Moulis-en-Médoc wines in private sale!
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Château Chasse-Spleen - Moulis-en-Médoc 2020
4.2/5 (25 reviews)
94/100 James Suckling
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94/100 Wine Enthusiast
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94/100 RVF
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93/100 Le Figaro
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93/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
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92-93/100 Bettane & Desseauve
"The best sample in the cru's recent history, a complete wine, with complexity at every level. It should equal the good Crus Classés and even surpass some of them." (Bettane & Desseauve) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Château Chasse-Spleen - Moulis-en-Médoc 2021
93/100 Vert de Vin
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92/100 James Suckling
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92/100 RVF
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91-92/100 Terre de Vins
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91/100 Le Figaro
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91/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
"The 2021 is delicious and fluid, with notes of fresh red fruit. With mellow, supple tannins, it's already very approachable. A wine you can already drink." (La Revue du Vin de France 2025)
Château Maucaillou - Moulis-en-Médoc 2019
4.1/5 (43 reviews)
92/100 Decanter
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91-92/100 Vert de Vin
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91/100 Wine Enthusiast
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90/100 James Suckling
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90/100 Yves Beck
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90/100 Vinous
"Maucaillou 2019 is a very pretty wine, elegant and nuanced, with beautiful aromatic presence and balance. A wine of delicacy and sobriety, the 2019 is classy and impeccable. Crushed flowers, red berries, mint. It's beautifully made. 2023-2034" (Vinous - Antonio Galloni 2020) - An excellent value from the Médoc! - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Château Violette - Moulis-en-Médoc 2021
3.4/5 (5 reviews)
Médaille d'Or Concours Paris
Château Violette is THE bargain in Moulis! A supple, round wine, accessible despite its character. It offers a broad aromatic palette of black fruits, blackcurrants, blueberries, and hints of wood and spice. This Gem is ideal for an aperitif with charcuterie and cheese, or a family dish such as roast guinea fowl.
N°2 de Maucaillou Moulis-en-Médoc 2019
4/5 (15 reviews)
88/100 James Suckling
"Aromas of roasted black fruits, bark, dried herbs, peppercorns and dried earth. Medium-bodied, with firm, chewy tannins. Full-bodied, with a rustic finish. Drink in 2024. (James Suckling 2022). - The fruit of the same meticulous, attentive care lavished on the estate's grand vin, N°2 de Maucaillou is a sure bet for the appellation!
Château Poujeaux - Moulis 2019
4.4/5 (5 reviews)
94/100 Vinous
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94/100 Yves Beck
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94/100 Terre de Vins
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93/100 James Suckling
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93/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
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92/100 Jean-Marc Quarin
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1*Étoile Hachette
"Poujeaux is very faithful to its style and distinguishes itself by the consistency of its quality. The integration of wood is perfectly mastered, increasing complexity. Poujeaux epitomizes the Medoc's ability to make Cabernet Sauvignon shine in a blend. The attack is juicy and creamy, and the wine is well-structured thanks to a solid backbone. A reliable Poujeaux, unflappable, chiselled and ready to defy the years to come. What a great success" (Yves Beck 2021) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Château Gressier Grand Poujeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc 2015
4/5 (17 reviews)
92/100 James Suckling
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91/100 Wine Enthusiast
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15,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
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89/100 Wine Spectator
"Crafted by the same team as neighboring Château Chasse-Spleen, the wine from this nearly 7-hectare estate is fruity, with the potential for smooth texture and rich fruit. The wine offers spice, juicy cassis and a delicious aftertaste. Drink from 2021." (Wine Enthusiast 2017) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)
Les Éclats de Branas Branas Grand Poujeaux Moulis 2019 - Second vin
3.8/5 (4 reviews)
Complex and intense, the nose of Les Éclats de Branas Grand Poujeaux 2019 features notes of ripe fruit and spices, with a lovely freshness. Well-built and opulent, the palate is rich and powerful, elegant with fine tannins and a well-balanced finish. Try with oven-roasted rack of veal...
Château Branas Grand Poujeaux Moulis 2019
93/100 RVF
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93/100 Vinous
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93/100 James Suckling
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89-91/100 Robert Parker
"The 2019 Branas Grand Poujeaux, grown at 39 hl/ha, has a delicious bouquet of black cherry, raspberry and beautifully defined light cedar aromas that gently unfold in the glass. The saline palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and slightly spicy. The harmonious, silky-smooth finish is irresistible. Buy it. (Vinous 2021). A great Moulis! Delivery in wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen Moulis 2019 - Second vin
4.3/5 (7 reviews)
Château Chasse-Spleen's second wine, L'Oratoire is made from the most difficult plots in the vineyard, those that require the most attention and care. They may change according to the vintage. Like all second wines, it's good value for money and a gateway to Château Chasse-Spleen itself.
Château Duplessis - Cru Bourgeois 2016
4/5 (6 reviews)
Médaille d'Argent Concours Paris
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91/100 Wine Enthusiast
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16/20 Jancis Robinson
In the glass, you're carried away by a round, intense palate of dark berry fruit and peppery notes. Firm tannins contribute to the wine's overall harmony, followed by a persistent, fresh finish. It's all there!
Château Maucaillou 2016 (Magnum)
4/5 (2 reviews)
89/100 Robert Parker
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89/100 Wine Enthusiast
"With considerable potential, this wine is firm, ripe and full of dark fruit juice.
black fruit juices. Structure and fruit are already in harmony.
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The palate is moderately
full-bodied for instant, gourmet pleasure. The finish reveals
depth, revealing subtle spicy notes. Delivery in
for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
A great success!
Château Mauvesin Barton 2015
3.3/5 (3 reviews)
15/20 RVF
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88-90/100 Robert Parker
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15,5/20 Gault & Millau
"The 2015 is seductive, in the style of the family's wines, with a very fine expression of fruit and an expressive, suave palate." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF). Delivery in wooden crate for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
Château Poujeaux 2015 (Magnum)
90-92/100 Robert Parker
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16,5/20 RVF
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16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
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16/20 Gault & Millau
"Beautiful intensity, red and black fruit, powerful but ripe tannin, good length and volume, good balance. Solid and robust, with real tannin maturity. Good length. One of the most successful in the château's recent history and a classic in the sector". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins 2018) Delivery in wooden case for orders of 3 magnums of this wine.
Château Ruat - Cuvée Le Plantey 2012
3.7/5 (16 reviews)
Cuvée Le Plantey 2012 boasts a deep ruby color indicative of great concentration. The complex, racy bouquet reveals sustained aromas of ripe grapes, red fruit jam, toast and spices, enhanced by a hint of undergrowth. On the palate, the very fine texture, supported by intense, melted tannins and enhanced by a fine freshness, offers a generous, gourmet balance. generous balance. Remarkable value for money!
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