2017 Château Puygueraud Côtes des Francs
£19.50
“This shows wonderful richness for the vintage with dried berries and figs, as well as plums and berries. Full-bodied and shows excellent structure. Extremely well done for the vintage and competes with the 2016.”
93 Points, James Suckling
One third of the normal harvest. 63% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec.
“Deepest crimson. Dark and savoury on the nose. Savoury, smooth and not in the least sweet -fruited but still with enough fruit. Firm and dry and lots of freshness.”
16.5/20 Julia Harding MW for Jancis Robinson MW
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Product Description
In 1946, George and Monica Thienpont (owners of Vieux Château Certan), coming from their natal Flanders, moved into Puygueraud and restored the XVth Century chateau. Then after a long pause undertook the reconstruction of the vineyard.
In 1981, Nicolas Thienpont, with his father, engaged in the transition between a production oriented viticulture to one of excellence. Since 1983, the first vintage year mark, this approach has continued.
Since 2009, Nicolas and his son Cyrille Thienpont, have worked hand-in-hand for the crafting of this wine that over the last 30 years has become the flagship of the Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation and a veritable jewel of Bordeaux.
Additional Information
| ABV | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | Red |
| Country | France |
| Critic Score | 93/100 |
| Drink until | 2030 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2017 |
