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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Poujeaux is plump, juicy and super-inviting right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, sweet spice and floral accents caress the palate, all framed by supple, silky tannins. There's a bit more Petit Verdot in the blend this year, and that comes through in the wine's dark flavor profile and structural feel. This is a fine vintage for Poujeaux. Tasted four times. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Poujeaux was picked from September 18 to October 4 andmatured in 30% new oak. The first couple of samples tasted didn't quite engage as much as a third bottle on the penultimate day's tasting, which seems more representative. This Moulis, owned by the Cuvelier family (Clos Fourtet) has a tempting nose with blackberry, wild strawberry, incense and crushed violet scents—well defined and focused, blossoming nicely in the glass. There's good energy and vibrancy. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit. Perhaps just a little gritty in terms of texture, there is a bit of rigidity apropos the tannins on the finish. Hopefully, it will gain more elegance once in bottle, but it feels as if it will meld together during élevage. 04/2024

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Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Poujeaux offers up youthfully reserved aromas of licorice, dark wild berries and smoke. Medium-bodied, firm and slightly austere, it’s elegant and gently structured with powdery tannins and a long, somber finish. A second encounter revealed greater flesh and plentitude. It's a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon (a higher proportion than usual), 35% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdo 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

This château that was hit by hail in July. The 2023 Château Poujeaux is based on close to equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a splash of Petit Verdot. Ripe redcurrants, cassis, leafy herbs, and some floral, graphite notes all emerge from the glass, and this medium-bodied Moulis has good overall density and depth, ripe tannins, and a solid finish. This elegant, pretty 2023 will shine right out of the gate. Tasted three times with consistent notes. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et pourpre. Nez intense, pur, au fruité mûr. Vin charnu de part en part, avec de la classe dans le toucher qui évolue juteux, dynamique et profond dans la persistance. Tannicité bien enveloppée. Très beau rendu eu égard le petit degré d'alcool. Assemblage : 55 % cabernet sauvignon, 35 % merlot, 10 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 12,5° - pH : 3,8. Rendement : 40 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

The tight tannins and pretty fruit are very attractive now, with medium body and a juicy finish. I like it. 04/2024