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Château Branas Grand Poujeaux 2016 is a red Bordeaux from Moulis-en-Médoc. The wine combines dark fruit with the structure of a classic Médoc vintage.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 14% |
| Wine color | Red |
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| Region | Moulis-en-Médoc (Bordeaux) |
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The 2016 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux comes from Moulis-en-Médoc, a region where history and terroir play an important role. This wine demonstrates how a specific vintage can influence the classic Bordeaux style. Not only the fruit, but also the structure and its continued development in the bottle make it appealing to connoisseurs.
Château Branas Grand Poujeaux is located in Moulis-en-Médoc, a smaller appellation among the well-known names of the Left Bank. The name Grand Poujeaux refers to a highly regarded part of Moulis, where gravelly soils play a significant role in the terroir. The 2016 vintage is considered a strong Bordeaux vintage. A wet spring was followed by a dry summer and a favorable late summer, which allowed the grapes to ripen gradually. The combination of ripe fruit and a fresh structure is characteristic of many successful wines from this vintage. Branas Grand Poujeaux thus offers an interesting introduction to the quality that can be found outside the Médoc’s best-known appellations.
Expect black currants, ripe cherries, cedar, graphite, and subtle spices. The flavor combines ripe fruit with body and crisp acidity. The tannins may gradually soften during bottle aging, while more complex aromas develop. The wine’s evolution depends on storage conditions.
Serve at around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. If necessary, let a young bottle breathe a bit. Lamb, grilled beef, and aged hard cheeses pair well with this classic Bordeaux-style wine. Take your time to savor how the wine evolves in the glass.
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